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
Grandparents are not interested in performance or outcomes, but in substance — not in what a child achieves, but in who that child becomes.
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Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Indeed, the level of global acclaim Jackson, who tragically died in 2009 at the untimely age of 50 due to acute propofol intoxication, achieves is unprecedented.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Combining cheery polka dots with breathable linen is the ultimate warm-weather pairing, which this Gap Linen-blend Maxi Slip Skirt achieves.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The other reason for picky old rockers to show up is that this company achieves some very powerful harmonics on many of those songs, utilizing Marriott’s immersive capabilities.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Nemesis achieves a lot, introducing a dangerous new villain that even the mighty Asgard fear, while ramping up the tension for a suitably dramatic season finale.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Athena achieves this with an extendable arm.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
In many cases, physicians can substitute a generic drug or recommend a similar treatment that achieves the same outcome at a lower price.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
The Power and the Glory achieves the comfortable combination of a thriller plot with the high, moral ambiguity of a modern drama.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Indeed, the level of global acclaim Jackson, who tragically died in 2009 at the untimely age of 50 due to acute propofol intoxication, achieves is unprecedented.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Combining cheery polka dots with breathable linen is the ultimate warm-weather pairing, which this Gap Linen-blend Maxi Slip Skirt achieves.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The other reason for picky old rockers to show up is that this company achieves some very powerful harmonics on many of those songs, utilizing Marriott’s immersive capabilities.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Nemesis achieves a lot, introducing a dangerous new villain that even the mighty Asgard fear, while ramping up the tension for a suitably dramatic season finale.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Athena achieves this with an extendable arm.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
In many cases, physicians can substitute a generic drug or recommend a similar treatment that achieves the same outcome at a lower price.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
The Power and the Glory achieves the comfortable combination of a thriller plot with the high, moral ambiguity of a modern drama.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieves
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But if a person seeking status is already wealthy or attains corporate sponsorship, for instance, a viable pathway to citizenship opens up, even if only slightly.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gemini attains a very favorable position almost directly overhead.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Nitecore accomplishes this compaction by removing the RCR123 battery compartment that sits in the core of the AP05C, powering the AP01 externally via a USB-C input.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
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Moving Sewell to the left side accomplishes something similar — at least in Campbell’s opinion.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Desperation wins in the playoffs.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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In three games against Escondido this week — Mission Hills wins by 15-2, 9-1 and 10-0 — Mulford, who had a double and triple Friday, was 7 of 12 with 12 RBIs.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The association fulfills its human rights mandate through protest campaigns in opposition to censorship and by fighting for the release of journalists who have been imprisoned for their work.—
Marlen Bartsch,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the company still fulfills those practical needs, Hurtigruten now has small cruise ships that welcome tourists along for the ride.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The episode starts to mirror that classic sitcom’s multi-threaded structure as Marcus’ final-season arc gains traction.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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If a team gains a CFA in an equal or higher percentile bracket, those CFAs offset.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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There’s a direct correlation between a president’s approval rating and the way his party performs at the midpoint of his term.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Though amateur, the choir often performs at festivals and events in Serbia and abroad.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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That alone makes the proposition of using DNA as an engineering material far more feasible.—
Eliza Strickland,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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While Shug’s Bagels owner and founder Justin Shugrue is originally from New York, don't waste your time debating whether or not Shug's makes New York-style bagels.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Each day, Skylar wakes up with a vision and executes it entirely on her own, from the outfit to the accessories.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are eight major candidates vying to become the next state Superintendent of Public Instruction, a nonpartisan office that oversees the Department of Education and executes the state Board of Education’s policies.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Achieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieves. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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