1
as in attaining
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally achieved stardom
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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
High-resistivity wafers enter the high-level injection regime more readily than low-resistivity ones, a physical characteristic that underlies their superior intrinsic potential for achieving high fill factors.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Ramos-Rivera is achieving those dreams as the first student of his age to work a professional dance job, according to Smutek.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Again, consistency is key to achieving good results.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
However, in the Chinese practice of Feng Shui–which is the art of achieving balance and harmony through the arrangement of buildings, furniture, and other objects in your environment—south-facing orientation is a good thing.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
In the 19th century, there were reports in British newspapers of cricketers being given a hat after achieving what is now known as a hat trick.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
And as a teacher, Ayala is concerned about achieving justice for the families of children who are harmed or abused.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Results may vary, and achieving financial stability or a high net worth requires personalized planning and consultation with financial professionals.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Fixtures that remind us of hotel stays—like blackout curtains, upholstered bed frames, and luxury bedding—can be shortcuts to achieving more serene sleep.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Ramos-Rivera is achieving those dreams as the first student of his age to work a professional dance job, according to Smutek.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Again, consistency is key to achieving good results.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
However, in the Chinese practice of Feng Shui–which is the art of achieving balance and harmony through the arrangement of buildings, furniture, and other objects in your environment—south-facing orientation is a good thing.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
In the 19th century, there were reports in British newspapers of cricketers being given a hat after achieving what is now known as a hat trick.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
And as a teacher, Ayala is concerned about achieving justice for the families of children who are harmed or abused.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Results may vary, and achieving financial stability or a high net worth requires personalized planning and consultation with financial professionals.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Fixtures that remind us of hotel stays—like blackout curtains, upholstered bed frames, and luxury bedding—can be shortcuts to achieving more serene sleep.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieving
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Oakland’s leaders envision their town attaining similar big-city status.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The monks practice and teach Vipassana meditation, an ancient Indian technique taught by the Buddha as core to attaining enlightenment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Magic rookie Jase Richardson fell short of accomplishing his goal of winning the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday night, but the 20-year-old guard has no regrets participating in the highlight event.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Demonstrating that government can take care of the basics while accomplishing big things, which requires following through on our commitment to invest in critical needs like water, connectivity, and healthcare.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The pair achieved as much in Gibson’s very first World Cup event, with the duo winning the mixed relay race to secure a spot for the Games.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The winning bid for the rare card was placed by venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci, the son of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The cat family is really, very fulfilling to me.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Androw, owner of E & D Pizza in Avon and a leader on the national pizza scene is known for using pizza for good causes from hunger to fulfilling the wishes of terminally ill children.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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So, Horse years in general are all about independence, with women gaining it in great strides.—
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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Other likely contenders in 2028 are gaining notoriety by holding the administration accountable in the present.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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By controlling edge recombination through passivation, these wafers can maintain strong carrier collection and high efficiency, translating their theoretical advantages into practical, high-performing solar cells.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Bluewater Kings Band will be performing throughout the reception, with instrumentals during cocktail hour.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Other beauty gurus like Jackie Aina, Aaliyah Jay, Manny MUA, Amrezy, NikkiTutorials, Patrick Starrr, MakeupShayla, and Alissa Ashley, among others, were making waves online and earning their audiences' trust.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Garland and Boyle also have devoted time and effort to character psychology, to making the members of the Icarus’ crew into recognizable people and not Hollywood stick figures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors detain former Defense Minister Kim over his role in planning and executing the declaration of martial law.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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While executing the search warrant on Sunday, deputies found a man dead inside the home, the Sheriff’s Office said on Monday.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Achieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieving. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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