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
For Southland Development Authority CEO Bo Kemp, fostering connections is key to achieving his goal of making the south suburbs a hub for economic development.
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Unlike standard carbon filters, these molecular cages force PFAS molecules to clump together inside a cavity, achieving a 98 percent removal rate.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Yet, for some of us, it's taken 30 years to entertain the belief that the king of pop didn't stop at achieving the unthinkable.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
The Tigers are on the verge of achieving the near-impossible — falling out of contention not just in one of the weakest divisions in baseball, but also in an underwhelming American League with six playoff spots available.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 1 June 2026
SiC wafers are several times more expensive per unit area than comparable silicon substrates, and while device efficiency gains can offset system-level costs, the economics depend heavily on achieving high wafer yields.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
But failure in Iran makes achieving Netanyahu’s goal in Lebanon that much harder.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Jamie received the Trustees’ Award for achieving the highest cumulative grade point average over the past four years at LJCDS.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The biggest hurdle is achieving Federal Aviation Administration certification.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Unlike standard carbon filters, these molecular cages force PFAS molecules to clump together inside a cavity, achieving a 98 percent removal rate.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Yet, for some of us, it's taken 30 years to entertain the belief that the king of pop didn't stop at achieving the unthinkable.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
The Tigers are on the verge of achieving the near-impossible — falling out of contention not just in one of the weakest divisions in baseball, but also in an underwhelming American League with six playoff spots available.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 1 June 2026
SiC wafers are several times more expensive per unit area than comparable silicon substrates, and while device efficiency gains can offset system-level costs, the economics depend heavily on achieving high wafer yields.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
But failure in Iran makes achieving Netanyahu’s goal in Lebanon that much harder.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Jamie received the Trustees’ Award for achieving the highest cumulative grade point average over the past four years at LJCDS.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The biggest hurdle is achieving Federal Aviation Administration certification.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieving
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Meditation is a pivotal force in attaining desires.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Decreasing food intake seems to be the most beneficial for attaining weight loss.—
Kim Pfotenhauer,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
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He's had a hard time getting tickets for the matches, but accomplishing this could be the next best thing.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Best of luck accomplishing your goals today, and, of course, do keep in touch.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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The game-winning goal was scored by sophomore midfielder Nathan Rogers, who finished the night with a hat trick.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The idea of the song — ‘Jules Rimet still gleaming’ — is looking back at the 1966 World Cup rather than talking about winning the Euros.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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By traveling to the Canary Islands, Leo is fulfilling a wish of Pope Francis to minister to the many migrants who arrive on the Spanish archipelago after risking their lives to reach Europe from Africa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The question arises as to how effectively Maryland’s Republican Party is fulfilling its responsibilities.—
Anirban Basu,
Baltimore Sun,
5 June 2026
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Swalwell had been gaining in polls and racking up high-profile endorsements and his exit seemed to primarily benefit Becerra.—
Marisa Lagos,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Issuance has also spread out, with seven of the top 10 sectors gaining share against both 2025 and their 10-year averages.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny is performing two shows of his 10-concert Spanish tour in the capital.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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One account notes that a firefighter was called to assist with moving Hogan from the residence, while other members of the Clearwater Fire Department were already performing lifesaving measures.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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That being said, Breslow confirmed that the Red Sox have explored making external additions to help the team.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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That has marquee potential with Coloradan star Sophia Wilson making her first club appearance in Denver.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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And many marketing teams are still executing against a map of a territory that has already morphed.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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What appears to be a Unitree G1 humanoid robot wearing a blue clown wig can be seen confidently executing a roundhouse kick — squarely in the stomach of a young child in the audience, causing the kid to double over in pain.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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“Achieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieving. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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