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
  • During a drive bolstered by a 36-yard pass from Thomas to Dakorien Moore, Oregon nailed a field goal, cutting the lead to a possession.
    — Elias Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Jaguars kicker Cam Little nailed a game-winning 57-yard field goal.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of nailed
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  • The state implemented the Universal Preschool Program in 2023 which provides up to 15 hours per week of funded pre-k for Colorado children.
    — Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • If implemented effectively, this could help operators make decisions using a more unified picture of their surroundings.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of implemented
Verb
  • We grow practiced at defending art by describing its return on investment.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Before taking its first real steps, PhoneBot practiced in a virtual world using reinforcement learning – essentially trial and error with a scorecard.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of practiced
Verb
  • Yes, technology has brought about many changes in employment.
    — Ali Kashani, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In Illinois, which claims the Monarch as the state insect, right of way commitments from Illinois energy utilities and transportation agencies have brought about a resurgence of milkweed, the monarch’s host plant.
    — Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of brought about
Verb
  • Now, Sparks notices how older women are effected by seeing them on stage.
    — Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
  • It's undoubtedly been an issue that has effected the black community more than any other in America.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of effected
Verb
  • Throughout the year, these frugal teams have accomplished quite a bit while matching up against the league’s high rollers.
    — Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This is accomplished through delivering an explosive warhead with low-density tungsten shrapnel and guidance by millimeter-wave radar for autonomous tracking and targeting.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of accomplished
Verb
  • The new version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been cut from a five-hour show performed across two parts to a single three-hour performance as it is performed on Broadway.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Drexler’s comedic sensibility was shaped, early on, by the vaudeville acts that performed in movie theatres in between screenings.
    — Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of performed
Verb
  • Bangladesh almost achieved that in recent years but in 2025 coverage dropped.
    — Arkansas Online, 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
Definition of achieved
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“Aced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aced. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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