as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
at last she's bested her card-playing mother at the game of hearts
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Recent Examples of bested
The New York Yankees finally bested the Toronto Blue Jays, and Ben Rice's three-run home run in the first inning on Sunday is the at-bat most people will remember.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Takaichi, 64, topped the first round of voting in last year’s party leadership election but was bested by Ishiba in the runoff.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Once again, Thomas bested everyone and was back for the summer.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Freshman Sophie Hinds floored seven kills, while juniors Chelsea Wagner and Taylor Donohoe had nine kills each as Oliver Ames (2-0) bested Mansfield 3-0 in Hockomock League action.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The road to the playoffs begins Sunday in Indianapolis against the Colts, a team that bested them 16-10 in Lucas Oil Stadium nearly a year ago.
—Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The original Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds bested the Sony and Apple earphones, and the second-generation model takes things to another level.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
And then third, Nixon, who had lost to Kennedy in the 1960 election, by the early 1970s, as president, was not about to ape and imitate the man who had bested him.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Williams bested Sharapova in head-to-head matches with a 20-2 record.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Takaichi, 64, topped the first round of voting in last year’s party leadership election but was bested by Ishiba in the runoff.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Once again, Thomas bested everyone and was back for the summer.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Freshman Sophie Hinds floored seven kills, while juniors Chelsea Wagner and Taylor Donohoe had nine kills each as Oliver Ames (2-0) bested Mansfield 3-0 in Hockomock League action.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The road to the playoffs begins Sunday in Indianapolis against the Colts, a team that bested them 16-10 in Lucas Oil Stadium nearly a year ago.
—Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The original Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds bested the Sony and Apple earphones, and the second-generation model takes things to another level.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
And then third, Nixon, who had lost to Kennedy in the 1960 election, by the early 1970s, as president, was not about to ape and imitate the man who had bested him.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Williams bested Sharapova in head-to-head matches with a 20-2 record.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bested
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The Pitt defeated The White Lotus in the category, though, along Severance, Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise and Slow Horses.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In-state alog with Miami’s huge win (see above), Fllrida played credibly in a 20-10 loss to 3-LSU, and FIU defeated rival FAU 38-28 in the annual Shula Bowl game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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For anyone who loves cooking or has long been intimidated by it, Typhur has designed a future where every meal can be mastered, and every cook can have the power of precision in their hands.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Operating at the Frontier If yesterday’s winners mastered the deal model, tomorrow’s winners will master integration, culture, and execution.—
Gustaf Lundberg Toresson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Dong-hwan also begins to suspect that his father, Yeong-gyu — a blind man who overcame his disability to raise him and become a master artisan — may be guarding secrets of his own.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Quarterback Austin Simmons threw for 235 yards as the Rebels overcame a 10-0 deficit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The senior completed 19 of 26 passes for 142 yards and three TDs as Granada beat Monte Vista 19-7.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Analysts are often effusive in their praise of companies on their earnings calls after results beat expectations or a forecast is particularly impressive.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This just took so much out of me.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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So that trade talks could proceed, America lowered its tariffs against China to a still-high 30%, while China took its rate to 10%.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Deftones’ History on the Streaming Ranking Deftones first conquered the Hard Rock Streaming Songs list just last month.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Shaquille O’Neal has dominated basketball courts, conquered television screens, and built an empire that spans everything from restaurants to real estate.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Police reported the suspect got into an awaiting black SUV driven by a second suspect, and the pair fled the scene.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Boise State football got the train back on the tracks last Friday night, torching Eastern Washington 51-14 in the Broncos’ home opener to get to 1-1 on the season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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The deputy assigned to the school that morning was dispatched to a nearby accident, which Kelley said was routine and did not violate departmental policy.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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An 18-person rescue crew was dispatched, and the Fire Department used an on-site crane to lift the worker from the tunnel.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Bested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bested. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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