1
as in attains
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally achieved stardom
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as in accomplishes
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 achieves
Stuart sees a 20% chance that progress will continue until AI achieves superhuman intelligence.
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Many an antiquer knows the struggle of waiting years to find the perfect patinaed detail, but this collaboration achieves the look straight out of the box.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
If either achieves even half the cadence and reliability of Falcon 9, the private space industry will finally move from a one-horse race to a true competition.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
That’s a tough dichotomy to bridge, but the new 2025 911 Carrera GTS achieves it brilliantly.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
That’s a tough dichotomy to bridge, but the new 2025 911 Carrera GTS achieves it brilliantly.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The brand achieves that light, delicate, and drapey feeling by using spacer fabric, which is made up of multiple layers of fibers, giving the AirEssentials collection its unique 3D-like airiness and unmatched breathability.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
The formula achieves this by providing a crucial balance of protein and moisture, which are the essential building blocks of healthy hair.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The show achieves that alchemy, finally, when the plot ceases and everyone comes out for the double encore, continuing to carry on through those ’70s hits in those ’70s jumpsuits, just because the audience is happy to stand up and keep cheering and singing along.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Many an antiquer knows the struggle of waiting years to find the perfect patinaed detail, but this collaboration achieves the look straight out of the box.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
If either achieves even half the cadence and reliability of Falcon 9, the private space industry will finally move from a one-horse race to a true competition.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
That’s a tough dichotomy to bridge, but the new 2025 911 Carrera GTS achieves it brilliantly.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
That’s a tough dichotomy to bridge, but the new 2025 911 Carrera GTS achieves it brilliantly.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The brand achieves that light, delicate, and drapey feeling by using spacer fabric, which is made up of multiple layers of fibers, giving the AirEssentials collection its unique 3D-like airiness and unmatched breathability.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
The formula achieves this by providing a crucial balance of protein and moisture, which are the essential building blocks of healthy hair.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The show achieves that alchemy, finally, when the plot ceases and everyone comes out for the double encore, continuing to carry on through those ’70s hits in those ’70s jumpsuits, just because the audience is happy to stand up and keep cheering and singing along.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieves
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Following directions from Morrow, Slightly (Adarsh Gourav) has been trying unsuccessfully to lure someone into the alien research lab, but at the end of the episode, Slightly finally accomplishes his mission.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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From the attacker’s perspective, this accomplishes two purposes.—
Jim Richberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Matthew is seen as the driving force behind the Florida Panthers’ emergence as a hockey powerhouse, helping mold the franchise while leading them to two Stanley Cup Finals wins.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Then the Panthers put together three straight touchdown drives — composed of 14 plays, then 14 plays, then 12 plays — and recovered an onside kick to put them about 50 yards away from one of the greatest comeback wins in franchise history.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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The fact that non-work usage is increasing faster suggests that the welfare gains from generative AI usage could be substantial.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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With them, the board gains both practical alignment and restructuring expertise.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tesla’s board proposed a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that would catapult the tech entrepreneur’s wealth above $1 trillion if the company fulfills a set of rigorous benchmarks over the next decade, according to a securities filing on Friday.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Yes, the grand heist fulfills the ego.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, the government's reporting requirements have changed, which makes historical comparisons a little tricky.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The film makes canny use of Short’s cassette tape.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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Filling a role with an external candidate who performs that role for another company today certainly remains a valid, viable hiring method.—
Maureen Cawley,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The net effect is a reduction in the effective cost basis of the stock by the amount of the premium, potentially enhancing overall returns if the stock performs moderately well.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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Instead of suggesting steps, the system executes trades in real time, sets stop-loss orders, and updates allocations autonomously.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But, like all technologies, each manufacturer executes it differently.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Charleston doesn’t do seasons the way the rest of America does.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Never follow your boyfriend to college, especially a seemingly mediocre college, as Belly does with Jeremiah to the fictional Finch.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Achieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieves. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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