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
Put a Monogram on It The key to achieving a personalized home lies in those little details.
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Fixating on the outcome and then having trouble achieving that goal can be discouraging.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Shula, the Rams’ defensive coordinator, is expected to take another step toward achieving that goal next week when assistants coaching in wild-card playoff games this weekend can be interviewed for head coach openings.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
While achieving a rugged look, the fiber retains the signature softness and high moisture-regulating properties characteristic of TENCEL™ Lyocell, enhancing wearer comfort.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
For one, achieving the kind of agility the company showed off in its original marketing video will likely remain an enormous engineering challenge.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
In October, the German sportswear giant announced record-breaking results for the third quarter of 2025, achieving the highest sales increase in a quarter in Adidas history.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
As this brief survey suggests, the patriots’ success in drawing foreign partners into the war was essential to achieving American independence.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Having led a multimillion-dollar organization and mentored thousands of women nationwide, Martine now specializes in guiding high-achieving women to stop over-functioning, reclaim their energy, and lead with clarity and confidence.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieving
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Over the years, Brewer, as a pro athlete with endorsements, witnessed the transactions involving local Somali immigrants who were attaining wealth.—
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To that end, Shaq is throwing in a new car as an incentive for Wilmore to focus on attaining his goal.—
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Malinin holds the honor as the only skater ever to land a quad axel in competition, first accomplishing the feat in 2022.—
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But experts warn that accomplishing anything near a return to full capacity oil production in Venezuela will likely take years.—
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Bregman played his first nine seasons with the Houston Astros, winning World Series titles in 2017 and 2022 — although the first of those yielded a sign-stealing scandal that earned Bregman and his teammates plenty of scorn.—
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Miami is just 7-15 against teams with a winning record this season.—
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Following too closely in its protagonist’s footsteps, The Queen of Versailles presents only two options — tough but spiritually fulfilling material deprivation or unconstrained acquisitiveness.—
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Being able to be with one of the biggest artists Puerto Rico has ever had in such a special month dedicated only to us is fulfilling to the heart.—
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A week after a 27-10 road win at Syracuse, North Carolina turned in a dreadful first half against Stanford (3-7, 2-5 ACC), gaining only 47 total yards on its way to a 3-3 halftime tie.—
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The allegations contained in the recent NBA gambling indictment check the box of gaining widespread attention and headlines.—
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Inside, a lavish cocktail reception featured ice sculptures and live music by 35 musicians from the Philharmonic Orchestra of Puerto Rico, performing familiar compositions with a Latin twist.—
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Asked to select indicators that show how well a school is performing, most respondents pointed to student grade-level performance, student academic growth over time and graduation rates.—
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The prosecutor’s spokesperson said Yeo was making excuses that did not make sense about the notes discovered on his mobile phone.—
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
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Rodarte, while executing a search warrant at an Olivehurst home the morning of March 26, was killed by a single gunshot, which authorities said was fired by Rick David Oliver.—
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Trump previously floated the idea of executing attacks on Mexico.—
Cite this Entry
“Achieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieving. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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