acing

verb

Definition of acingnext
present participle of ace
as in nailing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acing
  1. nailing
  2. practicing
  3. achieving
  4. accomplishing
  5. performing
  6. executing
  7. fulfilling
Verb
  • The film’s costumes are all about nailing the rigid tailoring of the 1950s, when men wore three-piece suits to, say, run an errand or go to the post office.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Even Katz, though, couldn’t prevent the IRS from nailing him for failing to report income from gambling, memorabilia sales and card shows.
    Mike Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of nailing
Verb
  • However, the naval industry isn’t new to this concept and has been practicing it for over seven decades.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
  • On Thursday, the league released a video of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert calling Clark while the Fever were practicing for a playoff game against the Connecticut Sun.
    David Close, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of practicing
Verb
  • Bionano continues to face challenges in achieving profitability and securing additional funding to support its operations and strategic initiatives.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • It was sparked by Delta’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and short-term goal of procuring 400 million gallons of SAF each year by the end of 2030, Frosch said.
    Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of achieving
Verb
  • Have a clear and worthy mission, and be open to creative ways of accomplishing it.
    Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Paint a high-level picture of what success looks like in a year and what accomplishing their business priorities will look like.
    Archana Rao, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of accomplishing
Verb
  • For example, a doctor diagnosing a patient or an attorney interpreting legal documents are performing intricate work that demands quick and accurate decision-making.
    Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • While performing in Haikou, China over the weekend, West teased his next album which is tentatively titled Bully.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of performing
Verb
  • The company has identified weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting and is executing a remediation plan, including hiring additional staff and implementing a new ERP system.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Management believes that the current cash on hand is sufficient to continue executing the business plan, assuming favorable guidance from the FDA regarding additional clinical trials.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of executing
Verb
  • Promoting competencies like understanding emotions, achieving positive goals and building relationships is key to a fulfilling life.
    Hashim Hayat, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Positive sources of joy can include fulfilling hobbies such as painting, playing a musical instrument, writing or gardening.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of fulfilling
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