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
The company highlights its ongoing efforts to secure additional financing and expand production capabilities, while acknowledging the uncertainty of achieving these goals.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The filing also notes the issuance of contingent value rights, entitling stockholders to additional shares upon achieving certain clinical milestones in the REM-001 study.
—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
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
By Friday evening, the fire had burned 20,630 acres, with firefighters achieving 14% containment amid improving weather, Andrew Dowd, Ventura County Fire Department spokesperson, said at a news conference Friday evening.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
This is what the Danish international must focus on achieving this season.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
While increasingly businesses are setting nature targets, recent retreats from net zero targets have highlighted the difficulties in achieving effective action.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Embracing these changes will enable marketing teams to harness the full potential of AI, driving innovation and achieving sustainable growth in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
—Sowmya Moni, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieving
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The co-dependence and enabling in this father-son relationship prevents any chance of Adam attaining an independent life.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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In its modern interpretation, the American Dream has come to place greater emphasis on material prosperity and economic upward mobility, encompassing milestones like attaining a degree, achieving homeownership, starting a family and having a stable job or owning a business.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Have a clear and worthy mission, and be open to creative ways of accomplishing it.Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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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
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Iconoclast, a music management company, acquired the publishing rights to the Grammy-winning rapper and actress’s entire catalog.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Harris would end up winning the seat for San Francisco district attorney, with Binder's help.Zohreen Shah, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Promoting competencies like understanding emotions, achieving positive goals and building relationships is key to a fulfilling life.Hashim Hayat, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Positive sources of joy can include fulfilling hobbies such as painting, playing a musical instrument, writing or gardening.Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Several updates highlight the growing focus on criminal history reform, pay transparency, and marijuana legalization, while emerging regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring practices and privacy protections are also gaining traction.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In other words, what Team Xi has done to date isn’t gaining the traction economists hoped.William Pesek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While performing in Haikou, China over the weekend, West teased his next album which is tentatively titled Bully.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Bailey, who appeared in 15 Broadway productions, retired from performing in 2008 following a devastating onstage accident.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Pierce, who began making movies at age 13, released his debut feature film, The Future of Us, in 2022.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Data Management And Decision-Making While streamlining complex business processes, AI applications can ensure seamless data integration and management, provide bankers with advanced analytics and decision-making tools, and also offer insights into market trends and customer’s lifestyle patterns.Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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“Achieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieving. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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