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
According to the data, 46% of parents regret not achieving more milestones before kids.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025
Schlabach notes that these dream curls are more defined than many of the frizzier looks of the time, and that means taking a very specific route to achieving them.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Another urged states to use Title I money to benefit low-achieving students who live within the boundaries of a high-poverty public school but attend private schools.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
While anti-aging focuses on achieving a younger appearance, skin longevity emphasizes that prioritizing healthy skin does more than just give you an outward glow.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Watson started in seven games for the Browns last season, achieving 137-of-216 completions for 1,148 yards and five touchdowns.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
In a major milestone, the Cassio 330 flew on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, achieving an impressive 80% reduction in CO₂ emissions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
In this life, achieving happiness or any kind of freedom is so hard for so many people.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Cosmedica’s advantage is its process aimed at achieving a soft, age-appropriate, and natural-looking hairline that blends into everyday life.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025
Schlabach notes that these dream curls are more defined than many of the frizzier looks of the time, and that means taking a very specific route to achieving them.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Another urged states to use Title I money to benefit low-achieving students who live within the boundaries of a high-poverty public school but attend private schools.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
While anti-aging focuses on achieving a younger appearance, skin longevity emphasizes that prioritizing healthy skin does more than just give you an outward glow.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Watson started in seven games for the Browns last season, achieving 137-of-216 completions for 1,148 yards and five touchdowns.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
In a major milestone, the Cassio 330 flew on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, achieving an impressive 80% reduction in CO₂ emissions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
In this life, achieving happiness or any kind of freedom is so hard for so many people.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Cosmedica’s advantage is its process aimed at achieving a soft, age-appropriate, and natural-looking hairline that blends into everyday life.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 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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No team has won consecutive World Series since the Yankees got three in a row in 2000, and Los Angeles is now a step closer to accomplishing their goal.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 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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Days after winning the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership, a victory that would normally all but guarantee the premiership, Takaichi was dealt an unexpected setback.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with Chelsea Gray #12 and Jewell Loyd #24 after winning game four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Yeah, but again, so fulfilling creatively.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
9 Oct. 2025
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And while the actress has her hands full with almost too many projects to count, from running her Rare Beauty empire to starring in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, Gomez has said that returning to her roots has been extremely fulfilling for her.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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Whether the move is about Netflix’s push into ads, gaining a better foothold locally or retaining subscribers — or all three — is yet to be discovered.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Acknowledging the work that has gone into a project, however large or small the efforts, is essential for gaining momentum for the next steps and projects that follow.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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McNeeley intends on performing wherever Lee places him on the court, tapping into his gritty demeanor, and nodded in virtual appreciation when Lee’s words were relayed to him.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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At the time of the store opening in September, Jobling said the John Varvatos brand was performing well, despite macroeconomic challenges, with a steady wholesale channel and strong sales in its full-price stores.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The guardsmen would be a deterrent, and also be available nearby to assist CMPD officers who will still be making arrests.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the extent of land burned or the size of the crew involved in executing the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The first of four bills filed by the Metro Planning Department with the intention of executing on recommendations in the department’s housing and infrastructure study returned to a council agenda for the first time in a month, only to once again be deferred until November.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Achieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieving. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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