1
as in to attain
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally achieved stardom
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as in to accomplish
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 achieve
The eggs also act as a natural stabilizer, so this type of ice cream doesn't require other ingredients to achieve a silky texture.
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Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Combine them with linen or cotton Bermuda shorts, a short-sleeve blazer, and minimalist accessories to achieve that perfect balance between formal and cool.
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René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
3 July 2026
Images of Witherspoon lined the hair and makeup trailer walls as inspiration, while Minetree spent hours in the salon chair to achieve the perfect blonde.
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Kirbie Johnson,
Allure,
3 July 2026
Goodness knows when younger people will be able to buy a home, once considered the bedrock of achieving the American dream.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
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Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Combine them with linen or cotton Bermuda shorts, a short-sleeve blazer, and minimalist accessories to achieve that perfect balance between formal and cool.
—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
3 July 2026
Images of Witherspoon lined the hair and makeup trailer walls as inspiration, while Minetree spent hours in the salon chair to achieve the perfect blonde.
—
Kirbie Johnson,
Allure,
3 July 2026
Goodness knows when younger people will be able to buy a home, once considered the bedrock of achieving the American dream.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
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These seemingly innocuous incidents attain new significance as they’re revisited alongside a slow crescendo that suddenly turns to shuddering piano chords on the track’s bridge.
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Well before Diana attained princess status, Althorp was a favorite retreat of royals and a variety of politicians from around the world.
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That Teng could even accomplish it and have some success speaks to his value and adaptability.
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This allows the chef to charge for more hours of cooking and allows the client to get several days worth of meal planning accomplished in one visit.
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But Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley’s law school dean, said Trump still won most of the cases the court decided either after oral arguments or through emergency appeals the administration brought.
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The Socceroos are playing in the knockout stage for the third time in 20 years but have yet to win an elimination game.
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The last few weeks have shown his governing style and a remarkable run of papal decision-making where Leo has set the agenda, rather than merely fulfill the appointments set by his predecessor.
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But work, starting a family and following Leicester up and down the country prevented him from fulfilling that World Cup dream.
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Monthly events like their floral arrangement workshop and cocktail classes create a space where people can enjoy an experience while gaining new skills and knowledge.
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Join today to gain access to our latest series ‘Fashion’s Real Reset Starts Now’.
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The superstar performed at Inglewood’s Kia Forum on Monday, as well as last night, on her Lux Tour.
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Sources told Rolling Stone that Stevie Nicks, a longtime friend of Swift, will be present at the ceremony — and another said that the singer-songwriter would perform on the special day.
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Those changes to Florida’s ADAP in March would’ve dropped eligibility from making an annual household income at 400% of the poverty level — or about $63,800 for a one-person household — to 130% of the poverty level.
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Her victory over leftist challenger Roberto Sánchez marks her fourth presidential bid and makes her Peru’s first female president-elect.
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Colombia’s goal wasn’t perfectly executed but was delivered with emphasis.
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On Wednesday, July 1, investigators executed a search warrant at the pair's residence on the 2400 block of Ruth Fitzgerald Drive in Plainfield, where both suspects were taken into custody.
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“Achieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieve. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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