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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a master at chess
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as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
little did the tennis pro know that his new student would someday become his master
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as in leader
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
I'm the master of this operation, and you'll do what I say
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as in main
coming before all others in importance
thought of themselves as belonging to humanity's master race
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a master craftsman who makes fine wood furniture of his own designs
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as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess
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as in to learn
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I think I've mastered algebra at last
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Recent Examples of master
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Claims of puppet-master plots provide easy explanations for why complicated things are happening.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2022
The new board will comprise 11 master sommeliers, plus four non-master sommelier members.
—Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 12 Nov. 2020
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Colleges that help students master those capabilities — including by integrating AI education across all degrees and majors, not just STEM — are still exceptional investments that will pay dividends for decades.
—Jerry Balentine, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The college, developed in partnership with Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University to offer both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, covers screenplay writing, editing, photography, acting and direction, with students specializing after two years.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Claims of puppet-master plots provide easy explanations for why complicated things are happening.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
On the lower deck, owners can choose between three or four cabins, with a mid-master stateroom anchoring the layout.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2022
The new board will comprise 11 master sommeliers, plus four non-master sommelier members.
—Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 12 Nov. 2020
Verb
Lee’s system differs from what White ran all those years in Chicago under Bulls coach Billy Donovan, and mastering where to be and what to do when remains a work in progress.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Colleges that help students master those capabilities — including by integrating AI education across all degrees and majors, not just STEM — are still exceptional investments that will pay dividends for decades.
—Jerry Balentine, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for master
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But advocates, experts and community leaders in Florida have raised opposition to the expansion of the 287(g) program.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Deepfake abuse is a growing problem at schools across the country, but experts warn that school policies, legal recourse and education lag far behind.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Next up for the Wolverines is Sunday's Midwest Region final against the winner of Tennessee-Iowa State.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sinner, the 2024 Miami Open winner, has reached the final four times.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The protest, organized by national anti-death penalty organizations Death Penalty Action and Worth Rise, was attended mostly by local faith leaders and members.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of people are calling on Charlotte leaders to stop a data center from setting up shop southeast of Reedy Creek Nature Preserve.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Demonstrators flocked to protests around the country to march, stand in crowds or line main streets.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Sirens alerted people to seek shelter in and around Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Beer Sheba and areas near the country’s main nuclear research center, which were targeted by Iranian strikes that injured dozens last weekend.—
Farnoush Amiri,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The participants range from marine and freshwater biologists and other scientists to highly skilled recreational divers and documentary filmmakers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Iowa coach Ben McCollum said the first- and second-round showing for the conference speaks to its amount of skilled players and experienced coaches.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Argyle defeated Abilene Wylie 2-0 on Friday.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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And the Marlins would defeat one of the worst teams in the history of baseball, the Colorado Rockies, 2-1.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 27,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Come bake and learn with us—ask questions, share pics, listen to our podcast, and lots more here.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The head coach enjoys learning about the experiences of journeyman backups.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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His words evoke the image of an animal slithering on the ground before growing—an allusion that was likely intended as a gardening pun about reptiles, argues classics scholar Rebecca Armstrong.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
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In fact, scientists and scholars say that development of the carbon-free electricity offshore wind turbines produce is essential to addressing climate change.—
Jennifer McDermott,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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