fulfilled

Definition of fulfillednext
past tense of fulfill

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fulfilled The implication of Zolghadr’s statement was that these conditions must be fulfilled before or in tandem with concessions on the strait, which would be at odds with the formula set out in the memorandum of understanding. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026 Daurawa said all the couples had undergone screening and counseling before the ceremony and that all religious and legal requirements had been fulfilled. ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 The shop, known as E-Fish, has fulfilled more than 8,000 orders since joining the platform thanks to speedy overnight shipping to keep the fish fresh. Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 Presented annually since 2003, the award recognizes a film professional or organization for exceptional contributions to Asian cinema — a description the Busan festival said Yeoh has readily fulfilled across her four-decade career in movies. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 One month later, that positive direction was fulfilled with a new contract for the popular driver from Sweden. Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Landing the role fulfilled a longtime dream for Marsay, who has been a soccer fan for years. Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 But this roadside stop actually specializes in Korean cuisine, which fulfilled owners Starrlite and David DeCook’s desire to bring more diversity to the area. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 However, human rights activists report those promises were never fulfilled, according to Ynet. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfilled
Verb
  • A day later, the Twins satisfied another need with a trade for starting pitcher Dean Kremer.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The treat filled me up, cooled me down and completely satisfied my sweet tooth.
    Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That record of 70 is shared by Jacoby Ellsbury, who accomplished the feat in the majors in 2009, and David Hamilton, who swiped the same total at Double-A in 2022.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Marshall Faulk and Christian McCaffrey are the only other football players to have accomplished the same, according to NBC Sports.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The restoration was completed in May of 2025 and the hotel has earned a Michelin Key, the ultimate achievement such as a Michelin star is to restaurants.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Semenyo had already completed a prolific season in England’s Premier League, scoring 17 league goals to take over boyhood idol Tony Yeboah’s long-standing record for most scored by a Ghanaian in a single season.
    Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Mercado Libre achieved 99% fraud detection, while DoorDash saved millions with a voice portal.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • After two years as a primary reliever, Lynch finally achieved his goal of being handed the baseball first for the Royals.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • After playing science prodigy Mitch Taylor, Jarret kept acting.
    Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The most stubborn holdout was a recycling plant inside the Fairview fire, where crews kept water aimed at the site in what officials called a two- to three-day job.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In the past year since the outbreak of Israel’s siege of Lebanon, Wakim, Elassal, and Aukar have all performed shows in the country.
    Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Following the hormone injections, an outpatient procedure is performed to retrieve the eggs from the ovaries.
    Isabel Danzis, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The local band leader Benjamin Washington was there, who Williams had not yet met.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Each day, a rotating group of about 25 dedicated volunteers operate the center to support about 40 to 50 unhoused individuals, ensuring their basic needs are met.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Within four months, the other members of the selectorate, worried that Beria was a threat, arrested him in a committee session and subsequently executed him.
    Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Highspring supported the team by helping coordinate key operational workstreams so the business could continue moving with focus and momentum while advisors, auditors and internal teams executed in parallel.
    Brian Waller, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Fulfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfilled. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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