ACHIEVED Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of achieved

as in realized

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verb

past tense of achieve

as in attained

to obtain (as a goal) through effort finally achieved stardom

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as in accomplished

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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Zhang fell into the water four times and achieved a maximum distance of only 20 meters (66 feet). — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026 The Roadster also did not fly any appreciable distance, landing short of even the 120 feet the Wright Brothers achieved during their first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 The thrilling match saw 455 runs scored as India achieved its highest successful run chase in its T20 international history. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 In laboratory tests, researchers say the technology achieved more than 10 times the effective energy density of conventional energy-harvesting approaches. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 Bangladesh almost achieved that in recent years but in 2025 coverage dropped. — Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 What this 2026 squad lacks is a savvy veteran quarterback such as Ryan Fitzpatrick, who carried that franchise to five wins, which were all achieved after beginning that season with a seven-game losing streak. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026 Its sequel, Culpa Tuya (Your Fault), achieved the platform’s largest international launch to date. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieved

Adjective

Her blinkered perspective is consumed with semi-realized introspection and self-reprobation.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026

Definition of realized

Verb

No Israeli party has ever attained the 50% share needed to control parliament by itself.

— Hannah Ridge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
The researchers demonstrated the benefit of using different atoms by maintaining quantum entanglement for 10 seconds as against a few milliseconds attained with the same set of atoms.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of attained

Verb

When pressed on whether an overhaul on that scale could be accomplished, El-Sayed compared it to mountain climbing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
This is a team that accomplished something never done in NFL history against the Buffalo Bills in Week 5.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of accomplished

Verb

Meanwhile, national Republicans are attempting to mobilize the state’s conservative voters around Marshall in a state Trump won with 57% of the vote in 2024.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
In 2022, Lula summoned his old populist magnetism, built a coalition large enough to defeat Bolsonaro, and won a third term.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of won

Verb

Dellucci and his teammates had fulfilled their personal dreams and made history as the fastest franchise to win a World Series.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
In 2020, Gaels owner Derrick Bachman fulfilled his dream of revamping a restaurant in his own vision when Brady’s Public House decided not to renew its lease at 5424 Troost Ave.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of fulfilled

Adjective

The yeast and bacteria in the starter don’t survive baking in meaningful numbers, so the finished bread doesn’t deliver live cultures to your gut.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
The Horned Frogs also captured the Big 12 regular-season title and finished runner-up in the Big 12 Tournament.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of finished

Verb

Google’s agent debuted this spring and since then has expanded access, added more connections to a range of sources, and gained new visibility as part of the Gemini app’s redesign.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
From a career-high 155 yards from Javonte Williams to the defense making just enough stops to allow the offense to do its thing, the Cowboys gained a little bit of their swagger back in the City of Brotherly Love.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

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