1
as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess
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2
as in learned
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I think I've mastered algebra at last
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Recent Examples of mastered
For example, 53% of CISD students mastered grade level in its 2024 STAAR scores, compared with 14% in Uplift Education, which was the lowest among the four charter schools presented on the chart.
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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
This is more than the one-and-done era, which Calipari mastered; or the advent of the 3-point line, which Pitino owned before everyone else.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Chloe Crane-Leroux, a visual storyteller, cookbook author and photographer, has mastered the arts of tablescaping and hosting.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel This cream has mastered the art of hydrating without feeling heavy, thanks to red bean water, which delivers moisture while also absorbing excess oil.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Mixed and mastered by Berlin polymath Rashad Becker, Silent Way maintains an underlying drive while exploring efflorescent top-line melodies and loops.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
More than one climber tells me that safety techniques mastered in competition—particularly Aerial Rescue—have helped save lives and human limbs at work.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Earlier this month, the R&B singer said on social media that the album was finished and had been mastered.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Yo’ Mama’s Restaurant has mastered the delicious art of chicken and waffles.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
This is more than the one-and-done era, which Calipari mastered; or the advent of the 3-point line, which Pitino owned before everyone else.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Chloe Crane-Leroux, a visual storyteller, cookbook author and photographer, has mastered the arts of tablescaping and hosting.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel This cream has mastered the art of hydrating without feeling heavy, thanks to red bean water, which delivers moisture while also absorbing excess oil.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Mixed and mastered by Berlin polymath Rashad Becker, Silent Way maintains an underlying drive while exploring efflorescent top-line melodies and loops.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
More than one climber tells me that safety techniques mastered in competition—particularly Aerial Rescue—have helped save lives and human limbs at work.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Earlier this month, the R&B singer said on social media that the album was finished and had been mastered.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Yo’ Mama’s Restaurant has mastered the delicious art of chicken and waffles.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastered
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The women carried their burden with grace and defeated Notre Dame.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Adam Sykora broke a scoreless tie early in the third period and Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and the New York Rangers defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Sunday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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According to Sadriu, officers learned that Cupe was allegedly assaulting a woman in the park when a bystander intervened in an effort to stop the assault.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Detectives also learned that the juvenile would not be in the state and had no intention of attending the event.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Leafs overcame a 3-1 deficit with three goals in the third period, including Rielly's snap shot from the high slot that beat Anaheim goalie Ville Husso stick-side to give Toronto a 4-3 lead with three minutes left in regulation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Leafs overcame a 3-1 deficit with three goals in the third period, including Rielly’s snap shot from the high slot that beat Anaheim goalie Ville Husso stick-side to give Toronto a 4-3 lead with three minutes left in regulation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Things became chippy in the second quarter when Denver backup center Zeke Nnaji, pressed into action due to the injuries, got into an altercation with De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II after Murray and LJ Cryer exchanged shoves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Arvidsson helped win the faceoff and got the puck back to McAvoy.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Japanese conquered the Philippines, Guam, Wake Island.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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By the 1770s, Linnaeus had pretty much conquered Europe—all, that is, except for the King’s Garden in Paris, where Georges Buffon, the garden’s director, adamantly rejected his system as arbitrary and artificial.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Stout, who has a doctorate in clinical psychology and has worked in the mental health field her entire career, understood what her uncle needed, and Hochheiser himself wasn’t shy.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the ’90s and 2000s, under Senegalese presidents Abdou Diouf and Abdoulaye Wade, who extended Leopold Senghor’s vision of art as statecraft, Dak’Art benefited from government backing not just as a matter of policy but because these presidents understood that culture mattered.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bondi took her marching orders and launched investigations of those the president named.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Idaho State troopers, who handle law enforcement duties at the Capitol, took the nine protesters into custody.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Suns then tied the game at 94-94 after Jordan Goodwin beat the buzzer with a corner triple to end the period.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Mastered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastered. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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