aced

verb

past tense of ace
as in nailed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aced
  1. nailed
  2. implemented
  3. practiced
  4. brought about
  5. effected
  6. accomplished
  7. performed
  8. achieved
Verb
  • Pfeiffer got a pass on the right edge of the box, cut inside and nailed a shot with her left foot.
    — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Carey nailed her first two tumbling passes, drawing roars from her home crowd.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of nailed
Verb
  • But Mary Vaccaro, United Federation of Teachers vice president for education, said the city should not continue with the curriculum changes that have been implemented.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The market's focus is now shifting from whether an interim agreement can be reached to how the final arrangement will be implemented—and when shipping activity can truly return to normal.
    — , CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of implemented
Verb
  • Sutton, the two-time Pro Bowler and Broncos lifer, has now not practiced for three straight days of training camp.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Maryland native officially signed with the Washington Commanders and practiced for the first time Friday.
    — Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of practiced
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  • One was that the Panthers brought about two dozen of their alumni onto the field, from Wesley Walls to Jonathan Stewart to Dwight Stone and Captain Munnerlyn.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This is mainly a failure of prioritization, brought about by underfunding and general neglect toward the vulnerable communities that this disease affects.
    — Borna Nyaoke-Anoke, STAT, 30 July 2026
Definition of brought about
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  • While most fan initiatives have been student-driven or voluntary with limited authority involvement, the World Cup has effected change at a diplomatic level too.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team also provides free, confidential, 24-hour emotional support to those effected by traumatic incidents at (617)431-0125.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Definition of effected
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  • That record of 70 is shared by Jacoby Ellsbury, who accomplished the feat in the majors in 2009, and David Hamilton, who swiped the same total at Double-A in 2022.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Marshall Faulk and Christian McCaffrey are the only other football players to have accomplished the same, according to NBC Sports.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of accomplished
Verb
  • In the past year since the outbreak of Israel’s siege of Lebanon, Wakim, Elassal, and Aukar have all performed shows in the country.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Following the hormone injections, an outpatient procedure is performed to retrieve the eggs from the ovaries.
    — Isabel Danzis, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of performed
Verb
  • Mercado Libre achieved 99% fraud detection, while DoorDash saved millions with a voice portal.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • After two years as a primary reliever, Lynch finally achieved his goal of being handed the baseball first for the Royals.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
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