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
Hartmann said the partnership with Alight and Neoen is expanding renewable electricity capacity in Sweden and advancing H&M’s goal of achieving net zero through a circular business model.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 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
Advertisement In 1989, a federal district court ruled that the state was responsible for achieving more racial balance in the three Little Rock school districts.
—Time, 4 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
Two McKinsey studies here and here show how customer-centric firms leverage technology including AI for achieving 35% higher revenue growth and superior satisfaction while profit-centric ones often under-utilize tech resulting in 10-15% lower returns.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Our research shows that achieving universal access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene will deliver a return of 21 times the cost.
—Kelly Parsons, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Proceeds from the event solely benefit the Waubonsee Foundation Scholarship Program, which aids hundreds of Waubonsee students each year in achieving their educational and career goals, college officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 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
Advertisement In 1989, a federal district court ruled that the state was responsible for achieving more racial balance in the three Little Rock school districts.
—Time, 4 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
Two McKinsey studies here and here show how customer-centric firms leverage technology including AI for achieving 35% higher revenue growth and superior satisfaction while profit-centric ones often under-utilize tech resulting in 10-15% lower returns.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Our research shows that achieving universal access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene will deliver a return of 21 times the cost.
—Kelly Parsons, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Proceeds from the event solely benefit the Waubonsee Foundation Scholarship Program, which aids hundreds of Waubonsee students each year in achieving their educational and career goals, college officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieving
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Hence, many minorities find that opening a franchised restaurant can lead to success and attaining the American Dream through hard work and diligence.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Since taking office in 2015, Duda has pursued a policy of strengthening Poland's military, attaining energy independence from Russia, and deepening strategic ties with Washington.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Music City Loop combines multiple complicated aspirations dreamed up by Musk, and few of them have succeeded at accomplishing the feat they were created for.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rather than starting with rules and logic, a perceptron learned a rule for accomplishing some task from data.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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For centuries, public disclosure of those with winning tickets was an essential part of ensuring people could trust lotteries.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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If the initial project is successful, another 150,000 cubic yards can be scooped out, fulfilling a chunk of OCTA’s obligations for sand nourishment.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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This is the second ALS clinic operated by UAMS, complementing the original Little Rock location and fulfilling a growing need for access to specialty neurological care in the state's rapidly expanding northwest region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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Walking tours are also gaining prominence, minimizing car use and encouraging a deeper connection with the city.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Channeling history, Putin has staked a key part of his pretext for invading Ukraine on the claim that neo-Nazi ideology was gaining ground in the neighboring state also viewed as the next potential frontier for NATO expansion.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 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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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Vine & Dandy is open to making a custom color or even potentially printing a unique design on a shirt.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Levy was executing the work of the business every day for 24 years.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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State lawmakers over the years have also charged the agency with executing a slew of smaller grants, including the $20 million in state funding approved in 2022 for Fay Beydoun and her nonprofit Global Link International now at the center of the attorney general office's probe.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Achieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieving. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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