1
as in attaining
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally achieved stardom
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2
as in accomplishing
to carry through (as a process) to completion
finally achieved his purpose, which was to form a first-class boys' choir made up of inner-city kids
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Recent Examples of achieving
Called Ultra-Low Inductance Smart (ULIS) power module, the efficient innovation is capable of achieving five times greater energy density than predecessor designs in a smaller package.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Thanks to many hair- and scalp-care innovations, the best ingredients for hair growth products are a feasible means to achieving thicker, longer tresses right at home.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Fedorov also believed that this goal of rectification — of achieving immortality — would unite social groups whose mutual fear of death had historically pitted them in opposition to each other.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
This liquid exfoliating treatment is powered by extracts from 100,000 apple stem cells to visibly refine pores and smooth skin texture, achieving a radiant, just-polished look.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
The general goal is to either reach artificial general intelligence or maybe even the outstretched possibility of achieving artificial superintelligence.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This is most effectively done by achieving what is known as herd immunity through vaccinations.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
But achieving all this took its toll — and gave the movie’s first-time director a crash course in the ups and downs (mostly downs) of indie filmmaking.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Crandall notes that three heated exercise sessions per week is probably the absolute minimum threshold for achieving heat acclimation—and really, daily is the best bet.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Thanks to many hair- and scalp-care innovations, the best ingredients for hair growth products are a feasible means to achieving thicker, longer tresses right at home.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Fedorov also believed that this goal of rectification — of achieving immortality — would unite social groups whose mutual fear of death had historically pitted them in opposition to each other.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
This liquid exfoliating treatment is powered by extracts from 100,000 apple stem cells to visibly refine pores and smooth skin texture, achieving a radiant, just-polished look.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
The general goal is to either reach artificial general intelligence or maybe even the outstretched possibility of achieving artificial superintelligence.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This is most effectively done by achieving what is known as herd immunity through vaccinations.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
But achieving all this took its toll — and gave the movie’s first-time director a crash course in the ups and downs (mostly downs) of indie filmmaking.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Crandall notes that three heated exercise sessions per week is probably the absolute minimum threshold for achieving heat acclimation—and really, daily is the best bet.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieving
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This includes today’s conventional AI and the rest of the pathway up to attaining AGI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Thus far, the most notable example of a trenchocrat attaining a high federal position is Artem Zhoga, who built his career in the ranks of anti-Ukrainian military units in the Donbas region.—
ANDREI KOLESNIKOV,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Sep. 2025
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In Division 2, Oliver Ames takes aim at a four-peat and has a great shot at accomplishing the feat due to the stellar all-around play of Nick Babanikas and a terrific goalie in Zack Gilson.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Collaborating with others, accomplishing something, gives meaning.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The one-time Iron Range rising star was a congressman from 1975 to 1981 but decided to forgo reelection just as Ronald Reagan was winning the presidency.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kapil Kajal Kapil Kajal is an award-winning journalist with a diverse portfolio spanning defense, politics, technology, crime, environment, human rights, and foreign policy.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Live records could also be a way of fulfilling a contractual obligation (too many examples to cite) or a way to mollify fans who were going to have to wait a while for another studio record (Fleetwood Mac’s 1980’s concert record, which bridged the gap between Tusk and Mirage).—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Volunteering with girls’ organizations, the elderly, mentoring, or hosting free workshops could all be deeply fulfilling and affirming opportunities.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Moore went on to take part in television and theater roles in the years to follow, before gaining wider recognition and establishing herself as a leading lady in Hollywood.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Knightscope was founded in 2013 and has been shipping its robots to companies since 2015, gaining widespread attention and use in the last decade.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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During the annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival, Shanghai is the first to set up a stage for performing bands.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Yungblud is performing at the 2025 MTV VMAs as part of a special tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, who died at age 76 on July 22.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Seth Rogen plays a Hollywood studio head torn between making artistic films and movies that will be a surefire commercial success, like a Kool-Aid movie.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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On television, Cardi B sat down with Jennifer Hudson for a lively moment on The Jennifer Hudson Show, while the Emmy Awards brought together Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Uzo Aduba, Colman Domingo, Tyler James Williams, and more for a night of history-making glamour in Los Angeles.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Consequently, the unit’s members film themselves torturing and executing Palestinians.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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What may be novel is executing these partnerships with the freedom and flexibility of a start-up.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Achieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieving. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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