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
Super Mario Galaxy is achieving a number other milestones, including delivering the year’s biggest three-day opening of the year so far, a record held briefly by sleeper hit Project Hail Mary.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2026
Because convection heat is more intense, lowering the temperature to 375°F instead of 400°F may help prevent over-browning while still achieving crisp skins and tender centers.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Now we’re bifurcated, with roughly a third of our households not meeting self-sufficiency standards, and more than a third achieving wealth that was unimaginable a generation ago.
—Russell Hancock, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
These legal professionals are not only achieving outstanding results for their clients but are also redefining leadership within the legal industry.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
On the other side of the Rockies, Denver Water approved limits to watering lawns and other restrictions, with hopes of achieving a 20% cut.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Critics have raised eyebrows about the solid-state battery breakthrough, because it's proven difficult for a number of reasons – finding the right electrolyte and other materials, managing temperature sensitivity, and achieving cost-effective manufacturing at scale.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Hannah Glasse’s The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy (1747) included detailed instructions for pickling, emphasizing the importance of achieving the perfect balance of crispness and flavor.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Churchgoers in the 2000s may remember a time when small groups met up for Ramsey’s Financial Peace University in hopes of achieving a debt-free life.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2026
Because convection heat is more intense, lowering the temperature to 375°F instead of 400°F may help prevent over-browning while still achieving crisp skins and tender centers.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Now we’re bifurcated, with roughly a third of our households not meeting self-sufficiency standards, and more than a third achieving wealth that was unimaginable a generation ago.
—Russell Hancock, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
These legal professionals are not only achieving outstanding results for their clients but are also redefining leadership within the legal industry.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
On the other side of the Rockies, Denver Water approved limits to watering lawns and other restrictions, with hopes of achieving a 20% cut.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Critics have raised eyebrows about the solid-state battery breakthrough, because it's proven difficult for a number of reasons – finding the right electrolyte and other materials, managing temperature sensitivity, and achieving cost-effective manufacturing at scale.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Hannah Glasse’s The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy (1747) included detailed instructions for pickling, emphasizing the importance of achieving the perfect balance of crispness and flavor.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Churchgoers in the 2000s may remember a time when small groups met up for Ramsey’s Financial Peace University in hopes of achieving a debt-free life.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieving
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Liz Breadon, now the City Council president, added at the time that such a mistake could jeopardize an immigrant’s chances of attaining full citizenship.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Oakland’s leaders envision their town attaining similar big-city status.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The trick to accomplishing a quick turnaround is to use the last two losses as teaching points, figuring out how to better close things out against good teams.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Six seasons later, Schaefer is on the verge of accomplishing what only Conradt has — leading Texas to consecutive Final Four appearances.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Grammy-winning musician made her Broadway debut as Zidler in the classic musical on March 24.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Force majeure is a legal term that refers to unforeseeable circumstances preventing a company from fulfilling a contract.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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The most creatively fulfilling campaigns to produce can often become those best suited to capture an audience’s imagination and, as a result, their attention.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Among the most common varieties are white, whole wheat, and sourdough – but rye is another type that has been steadily gaining attention.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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As the Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, gaining Collins’ support will be crucial for the White House, as Republicans hold only a narrow majority in the upper chamber, making passage of more partisan legislation difficult without all GOP members on board.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2026
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On Wednesday morning, Coral Springs police discovered Metayer‘s body inside her home while performing a welfare check.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Research from Anthropic last month revealed that AI is theoretically capable of performing the majority of tasks in white-collar fields, such as engineering, law, and business and finance.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Miami Beach police arrested a 32-year-old man accused of making antisemitic remarks and threatening a father in front of his children at Stillwater Park.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The union is also pushing for more flexibility in school-level decision-making and clearer guidelines around work hours and compensation for extended duties.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Police detained a man after executing the search warrant.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The company cited rules against apps executing unreviewed code.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Achieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieving. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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