1
as in attaining
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally achieved stardom
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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
This suggests that authors should focus less on driving book sales and more on achieving their other goals.
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Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Also, authors who had a specific plan for achieving their primary goal were more likely to have their process go as expected.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Research shows that persistent medication coverage—staying on the treatment without significant gaps—is crucial for achieving meaningful weight loss.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
His most recent album, Abdul Majeed Abdullah 2024, further cemented his legacy, achieving widespread popularity and showcasing his ability to innovate within his genre.
—Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Set realistic expectations, plan your strategy, and consider the book as part of achieving your broader business and personal goals.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
However, achieving consistent scoring across different runs can be challenging.
—Lukas Petersson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The most experienced high-school guidance and private college counselors advise high-achieving California students not to count on getting into the UCs of their choice, unless that choice includes Riverside (76%) or Merced (91%).
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
By instilling values of hard work, perseverance and continuous learning, leaders can help shape a future workforce that is both resilient and dedicated to achieving long-term success.
—Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Also, authors who had a specific plan for achieving their primary goal were more likely to have their process go as expected.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Research shows that persistent medication coverage—staying on the treatment without significant gaps—is crucial for achieving meaningful weight loss.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
His most recent album, Abdul Majeed Abdullah 2024, further cemented his legacy, achieving widespread popularity and showcasing his ability to innovate within his genre.
—Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Set realistic expectations, plan your strategy, and consider the book as part of achieving your broader business and personal goals.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
However, achieving consistent scoring across different runs can be challenging.
—Lukas Petersson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The most experienced high-school guidance and private college counselors advise high-achieving California students not to count on getting into the UCs of their choice, unless that choice includes Riverside (76%) or Merced (91%).
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
By instilling values of hard work, perseverance and continuous learning, leaders can help shape a future workforce that is both resilient and dedicated to achieving long-term success.
—Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieving
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The headline-grabbing protests could also inspire some workers to organize unions at new facilities, posing a future threat to the company's distribution network -- but the protesters appear far from attaining the scale necessary for such impact, the experts said.Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Maybe that’s why this adaptation of the first-person-shooter franchise feels so by-the-numbers, as a renegade robot sparks a revolution by attaining a series of unlikely victories in a futuristic gladiatorial arena.Scott Meslow, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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Now, envision accomplishing these tasks in a fraction of the time, with greater accuracy and insights.Sach Chaudhari, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Less viewed or posted – or, less lauded – is news of people falling short or feeling like an underachiever for not accomplishing the goals or resolutions established at the onset of 2024.Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The two women fought in 2019, with Ribas winning by unanimous decision.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Carter served as president from 1977-81, winning office as an outsider in the wake of the Vietnam War and Watergate.Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Women Genuinely Enjoy Their Own Company Society tends to view coupled individuals as happier and more fulfilled than single people, even when single people have meaningful relationships and genuinely fulfilling lives.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, Deadpool & Wolverine provides a fulfilling and happy goodbye to all those pieces.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Their quick thinking prevents rioters from gaining control of the official records sent by the states declaring which candidate received the most votes.Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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His adversaries were gaining momentum as well.Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
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Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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While the masses may not be streaming and buying that title in huge numbers any longer, the rapper’s most successful full-length project is still performing spectacularly well, and this week has turned out to be a very special one for the musician.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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But making homemade eggnog that’s safe is easier said than done.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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He has been involved in executing the recommendations of the Interpath findings.Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Penn State raced ahead 14-0 before executing two consecutive offensive scoring drives to finish the half up 28-0.Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Achieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieving. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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