1
as in satisfied
to do what is required by the terms of
the football player must remain with the team one more year to fulfill his contract
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2
as in accomplished
to carry through (as a process) to completion
you have fulfilled your duties most admirably
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Recent Examples of fulfilled
Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg cited the words of the Declaration as a promise to be, however belatedly, fulfilled.
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New York Times, 9 June 2026
This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The once-rising developer’s solemn promise is not likely to be fulfilled if court records in his federal criminal case and a parallel Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit are any indication.
—Jay Weaver
june 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Rendon fulfilled his promise to his coach and community.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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New York Times, 9 June 2026
This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The once-rising developer’s solemn promise is not likely to be fulfilled if court records in his federal criminal case and a parallel Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit are any indication.
—Jay Weaver
june 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Rendon fulfilled his promise to his coach and community.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfilled
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Green Dot founder Steve Barr stipulated that his group’s schools would be union represented — but that commitment satisfied only a small number of opponents.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The hard part for retirees—accumulating the savings—has already been accomplished.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Rutherford Hayes was a Civil War hero and accomplished General, who was wounded five times in battle.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University in 2015, Davis completed a master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace science from American Military University between 2018 and 2022.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Trump first pushed for the creation of the garden in 2020 through an executive order so that it could be completed by July 4, 2026.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Ready Player One previously achieved $53 million domestically in its opening weekend in 2018.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Those aims do not appear to have been achieved.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 June 2026
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Despite some wage growth, incomes haven’t kept pace with persistent inflation.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But somehow, the Valkyries went cold and the Storm kept fighting.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Zac Brown Band performed the national anthem, and other stars who took part included comedians Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe, as well as singers Luke Bryan and Kid Rock.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The measure performed best in central and west Davis, continuing the pattern established on election night.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The pope also met abuse survivors privately and urged Spain’s bishops to listen to victims and make reparations.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The couple met at an audition for Landon’s Western series Father Murphy.—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Then there is the strategy, executed without the million-dollar budget that comes with studio backing.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Investigators executed a search warrant at the headquarters of the conspiracy in Baltimore and seized more than 8,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes and hundreds of counterfeit Maryland tax stamps.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Fulfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfilled. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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