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
Your engineers should document how the product works, highlight core technologies and outline alternative methods of achieving the same result.
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Paul Moutzouris, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In denim, achieving this certification is especially challenging due to the complex supply chain, the large number of chemicals and components used and the stringent, holistic assessment criteria, noted Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, the non-profit behind the certification.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
These high-achieving students act as magnets, attracting others in their home towns who don’t mind paying an out-of-state sticker price that, to them, still seems like a steal.
—Jeffrey Selingo, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
After achieving meme status for its perpetual absence year after year, people really want to like this game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Called Ultra-Low Inductance Smart (ULIS) power module, the efficient innovation is capable of achieving five times greater energy density than predecessor designs in a smaller package.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Thanks to many hair- and scalp-care innovations, the best ingredients for hair growth products are a feasible means to achieving thicker, longer tresses right at home.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Fedorov also believed that this goal of rectification — of achieving immortality — would unite social groups whose mutual fear of death had historically pitted them in opposition to each other.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
This liquid exfoliating treatment is powered by extracts from 100,000 apple stem cells to visibly refine pores and smooth skin texture, achieving a radiant, just-polished look.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
Paul Moutzouris, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In denim, achieving this certification is especially challenging due to the complex supply chain, the large number of chemicals and components used and the stringent, holistic assessment criteria, noted Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, the non-profit behind the certification.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
These high-achieving students act as magnets, attracting others in their home towns who don’t mind paying an out-of-state sticker price that, to them, still seems like a steal.
—Jeffrey Selingo, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
After achieving meme status for its perpetual absence year after year, people really want to like this game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Called Ultra-Low Inductance Smart (ULIS) power module, the efficient innovation is capable of achieving five times greater energy density than predecessor designs in a smaller package.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Thanks to many hair- and scalp-care innovations, the best ingredients for hair growth products are a feasible means to achieving thicker, longer tresses right at home.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Fedorov also believed that this goal of rectification — of achieving immortality — would unite social groups whose mutual fear of death had historically pitted them in opposition to each other.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
This liquid exfoliating treatment is powered by extracts from 100,000 apple stem cells to visibly refine pores and smooth skin texture, achieving a radiant, just-polished look.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieving
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The current injury will, at the very least, delay McCarthy from attaining anything resembling an offensive rhythm.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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This includes today’s conventional AI and the rest of the pathway up to attaining AGI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In Division 2, Oliver Ames takes aim at a four-peat and has a great shot at accomplishing the feat due to the stellar all-around play of Nick Babanikas and a terrific goalie in Zack Gilson.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Collaborating with others, accomplishing something, gives meaning.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And winning has become an elusive quest.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the final seconds, Torres went to kick the game-winning field goal to seal the victory for the visitors.—
Zachary McMahon,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Live records could also be a way of fulfilling a contractual obligation (too many examples to cite) or a way to mollify fans who were going to have to wait a while for another studio record (Fleetwood Mac’s 1980’s concert record, which bridged the gap between Tusk and Mirage).—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Volunteering with girls’ organizations, the elderly, mentoring, or hosting free workshops could all be deeply fulfilling and affirming opportunities.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Moore went on to take part in television and theater roles in the years to follow, before gaining wider recognition and establishing herself as a leading lady in Hollywood.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Knightscope was founded in 2013 and has been shipping its robots to companies since 2015, gaining widespread attention and use in the last decade.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There are, however, key technical challenges such as generating on-demand, indistinguishable single photons with high efficiency, and the probabilistic nature of photonic gates (the electronic elements in a computer performing logic operations).—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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And that receiver, now 33, is likewise performing as if age is just another number.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Seth Rogen plays a Hollywood studio head torn between making artistic films and movies that will be a surefire commercial success, like a Kool-Aid movie.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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On television, Cardi B sat down with Jennifer Hudson for a lively moment on The Jennifer Hudson Show, while the Emmy Awards brought together Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Uzo Aduba, Colman Domingo, Tyler James Williams, and more for a night of history-making glamour in Los Angeles.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Consequently, the unit’s members film themselves torturing and executing Palestinians.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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What may be novel is executing these partnerships with the freedom and flexibility of a start-up.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Achieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieving. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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