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
If Pan American Airways represented, at its height, victory and suavity, the country achieving a kind of European state of grace, then Spirit was the exact opposite—synonymous with the rowdy and the rude at the heart of the American character.
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Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
What may sound like a dizzying lifestyle to some to Chiles is par for the course in achieving her loftiest goals across sports and beyond.
—Marquise Francis, NBC news, 9 May 2026
These results demonstrate the feasibility of integrating green hydrogen production with in-situ carbon capture within a single biorefinery framework, offering a practical approach to achieving negative-carbon biohydrogen production.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Those qualities are essential for achieving real progress on California’s most pressing issues, especially housing affordability.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
As people have increasingly begun to prioritize protective health measures, protein powders have evolved alongside this mindset into a practical tool for achieving a more comprehensive approach to both fitness and general wellness.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Is there a secret to achieving that?
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Check out our top picks for achieving his look like a bold pair of eyeglasses, clean suit separates, a crisp shirt and standout accessories including brooches, pocket squares and more!
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Blue Origin has a long way to go before achieving 100 New Glenn flights, and doing it within three years sounds overly optimistic.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
What may sound like a dizzying lifestyle to some to Chiles is par for the course in achieving her loftiest goals across sports and beyond.
—Marquise Francis, NBC news, 9 May 2026
These results demonstrate the feasibility of integrating green hydrogen production with in-situ carbon capture within a single biorefinery framework, offering a practical approach to achieving negative-carbon biohydrogen production.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Those qualities are essential for achieving real progress on California’s most pressing issues, especially housing affordability.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
As people have increasingly begun to prioritize protective health measures, protein powders have evolved alongside this mindset into a practical tool for achieving a more comprehensive approach to both fitness and general wellness.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Is there a secret to achieving that?
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Check out our top picks for achieving his look like a bold pair of eyeglasses, clean suit separates, a crisp shirt and standout accessories including brooches, pocket squares and more!
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Blue Origin has a long way to go before achieving 100 New Glenn flights, and doing it within three years sounds overly optimistic.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieving
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Success will be determined around that goal — either attaining it or at minimum, looking like a real threat to do so.—
Varun Shankar,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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Granted, his policy regarding Iran not attaining a nuclear weapon is a good one.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Betty Rae’s Ice Cream opened its 11th location in the Kansas City metro earlier this month in Liberty, crossing the Missouri River for the first time and accomplishing a years-long dream for owner Matt Shatto.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Best of luck accomplishing your goals today and, of course, do keep in touch.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
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Aspen Wooten, a talented tennis prodigy who moved from Memphis to Lake Nona with her family as a ninth grader, had accomplished just about everything available in her four-year high school career — including winning more than 100 matches.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Schindler also put down the winning kill in both games for the Knights (16-5, 1-1).—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Growing your favorite flowers from seed can be an incredibly fulfilling journey, offering the chance to witness the entire life cycle of a plant.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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The Valkyries are going into Sunday’s home opener against Phoenix with injuries to Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini – both nursing ailments from Friday’s game – and guard Justė Jocytė still fulfilling her overseas commitment before joining the team.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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One approach gaining support is to slow the displacement of workers with new taxes on AI services and investments.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Investigators determined that Skuce hired Logan Delp to kill Sheppard in order to prevent him from gaining custody or further visitation with his child.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Prada 2 is, in that sense, the model performing exactly as designed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Coyle has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 May 2026
Verb
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In stark contrast to the teenage social scene once synonymous with malls, many of Lincolnwood’s shoppers seemed to come there alone, making beelines for the still-open Old Navy or Victoria Secret without ever removing their headphones.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 9th House and trines Venus in your sign, making learning and creative thinking especially fertile.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Verb
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They were locked in, executing the finer points while bringing an intensity that put all the pressure on Minnesota to make the right plays in a decisive manner.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Retailers must be targeted in their investments and focus on successfully executing one mission rather than being a jack of all trades.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Achieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieving. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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