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
Cosmedica’s advantage is its process aimed at achieving a soft, age-appropriate, and natural-looking hairline that blends into everyday life.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
As a means of achieving political change, the boycott is ill-conceived, targeting a vital source of artistic dissent rather than policy makers.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
The next morning, the milk had successfully thickened and soured, achieving an early stage of yogurt.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Other highlights include achieving its target by offering Polo denim styles made from 100 percent recycled cotton.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Steps for Weight Loss Setting and achieving a step goal can aid weight loss efforts, but adjustments from the standardized 10,000-step goal may be necessary for optimal results.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Ralph Lauren surpassed its 2030 target ahead of schedule, achieving a 34 reduction in absolute GHG emissions from its 2020 baseline.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The trick to achieving harmony?
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Visiting the bathhouse before the saunas is the first step in achieving maximum moisture.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
As a means of achieving political change, the boycott is ill-conceived, targeting a vital source of artistic dissent rather than policy makers.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
The next morning, the milk had successfully thickened and soured, achieving an early stage of yogurt.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Other highlights include achieving its target by offering Polo denim styles made from 100 percent recycled cotton.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Steps for Weight Loss Setting and achieving a step goal can aid weight loss efforts, but adjustments from the standardized 10,000-step goal may be necessary for optimal results.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Ralph Lauren surpassed its 2030 target ahead of schedule, achieving a 34 reduction in absolute GHG emissions from its 2020 baseline.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The trick to achieving harmony?
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Visiting the bathhouse before the saunas is the first step in achieving maximum moisture.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieving
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Cassidy, a full-time teacher, was just six months away from attaining her degree in education, while Connor had recently been promoted in her role as a personal assistant.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Professional dancers can be laser focused on attaining physical perfection.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
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In some accounts of American history, the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin decisively turned public opinion against slavery, accomplishing what pamphlets and political rhetoric could not.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sitting in a hot tub in Las Vegas with a crew of friends and family, the pair raised glasses of Dom Pérignon and toasted accomplishing the rarest of feats — making the rare dance crossover hit.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Coaches, both winning and losing, point it out every night in pregame and postgame media.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Grammy Award-winning artist Doja Cat is slated to join the Puerto Rican rapper as the music guest.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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But as adults, it’s been very fulfilling to merge.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Among them is harnessing what is sometimes referred to as clean heat, which means fulfilling the supply chain’s thermal energy needs with renewable sources such as wind and solar.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Lessons will include crafting song lyrics, gaining confidence in artistic expression and pairing songwriters with students in a mentorship program.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Around mid-Saturday morning, when the broadcast suggested to viewers that the Americans might be gaining momentum, the camera next focused on Jon Rahm standing with his feet in a bunker, addressing a sidehill lie at knee-height.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just players performing the task at hand and being aware of certain situations.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Musk has said Tesla will start selling its Optimus robots in 2026, and the company claims Optimus is already performing tasks in Tesla factories autonomously.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Actually, wait until the week ahead is through before making a prediction.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Per the video, Holland attended it with his fiancée, Zendaya, and his costar Jacob Batalon also showed up, making the Spider-Man trio complete.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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While executing the search warrant, 34 dogs − mostly Chinese Crested but including a mix of breeds and ages − were found confined to a single room.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Celtics have been one of the best executing teams for years.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Achieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieving. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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