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as in attained
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally achieved stardom
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as in accomplished
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 achieved
Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 15 June 2021
Especially for her father, who, like her mother, was the child of Jewish immigrants, the house embodied the achieved American dream.
—Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2018
Torey Alston, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Few coaches in the postseason have achieved what Morris has.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Crucially, engineers achieved full thrust-vector control simply by replacing the nozzle, without needing any major changes to the drone itself.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
One of the goals of the Royal Beach Club is to enhance the overall experience of visiting Nassau, which is achieved in part by contributing 1% of total gross revenue to a Bahamian tourism fund.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
If not, the market would be expanded to include nearby substitutes, with the test repeated until a profitable price hike is achieved.
—Hal Singer, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
The study enrolled women in 2022 and 2023 but ended early because of the definitive results achieved.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Herd immunity, a threshold for vaccination rates that slow a virus’ ability to spread, is typically achieved at 95% vaccination rates, public health experts say.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
The same look can be achieved by dotting builder gel on each nail, then topping the gel with an electric pink jelly polish.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Ultimately, the resort aims to leave guests feeling renewed, uplifted and inspired, ensuring an achieved sense of ‘weightlessness’.
—Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 15 June 2021
Especially for her father, who, like her mother, was the child of Jewish immigrants, the house embodied the achieved American dream.
—Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2018
Verb
Our dental hygiene, respiratory care, vision care and police academy programs all recently achieved 100% first-time pass rates on their respective licensing exams.
—Torey Alston, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Few coaches in the postseason have achieved what Morris has.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Crucially, engineers achieved full thrust-vector control simply by replacing the nozzle, without needing any major changes to the drone itself.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
One of the goals of the Royal Beach Club is to enhance the overall experience of visiting Nassau, which is achieved in part by contributing 1% of total gross revenue to a Bahamian tourism fund.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
If not, the market would be expanded to include nearby substitutes, with the test repeated until a profitable price hike is achieved.
—Hal Singer, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
The study enrolled women in 2022 and 2023 but ended early because of the definitive results achieved.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Herd immunity, a threshold for vaccination rates that slow a virus’ ability to spread, is typically achieved at 95% vaccination rates, public health experts say.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
The same look can be achieved by dotting builder gel on each nail, then topping the gel with an electric pink jelly polish.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieved
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Though about 62% of residents have completed high school, only 12% have attained a bachelor’s degree, and nearly 21% attended college but have no degree, according to the city’s economic development data.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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The signature crypto coin stands about 40% below a peak attained in October 2025, Jim Reid, a research strategist at Deutsche Bank, noted in a memo to clients on Monday.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Stolz says he’s flattered to hear about such comparisons but also is quick to note that what Heiden accomplished was remarkably different, given his participation at all five of those distances.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead of people remembering Monday night’s tilt for the Hornets’ chance to equal a feat that had only been accomplished once in franchise history, a third-quarter scrum and the ejection of coach Charles Lee headlined their 110-104 defeat to the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Hornets went 80-19 and won four CIF San Diego Section championships and three state titles in Carter’s time on the Lincoln staff.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Castro scored 17 points for La Mirada, which had won 14 consecutive games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Without a next generation in line, who will take care of these childless Americans, ensure their dying wishes are fulfilled and oversee where their assets will go after death?—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jordan Davis fulfilled his potential in 2025 and is on track to join Carter on an advanced payroll.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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But without a finished 10th novel to work from (Gabaldon is currently in progress on her final Outlander volume, called A Blessing for a Warrior Going Out), Roberts and team had to toe a fine line between honoring the essence of the book series and forging their own path forward.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Who Sprout is designed for Fauna positions Sprout as a developer-first humanoid platform rather than a finished consumer product.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The company says the attacker gained brief, unauthorized access to a small part of its network before being removed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The website gained momentum after the Serve fleet essentially doubled the number of robots in Chicago last fall, Robertson said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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These participants also performed better on tests of overall cognitive function, the report noted.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The entire hardware assembly was completed during the day, with AI training performed overnight.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the recent volatility has made some analysts wonder if gold still has the same luster as an investment.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The material is made from hydrogel, a water-rich, gel-like substance, and is produced using a technique the team describes as 4D printing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Achieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieved. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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