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Recent Examples of defeated
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Atlanta defeated Indiana 108-101 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, with Reese posting 21 points and 11 rebounds and Clark scoring 26 points in the loss.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
Despite a slight error on her second vault, Andrade narrowly defeated Canada's Lia Monica Fontaine, showcasing her enduring prowess.
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Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The two defeated nine other contenders in a May 31 vote.
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Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Haiti is the world’s first Black independent republic after African slaves defeated Napoleon’s army and broke the shackles of slavery.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Almeraq, ridden by Tom Marquand, defeated Japan’s Satono Reve by a nose in the Group 1 sprint.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Undav scored twice as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
New York City exploded with joy on Saturday night, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA finals.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Verb
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second straight game and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2 on Sunday night.
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
Atlanta defeated Indiana 108-101 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, with Reese posting 21 points and 11 rebounds and Clark scoring 26 points in the loss.
—
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
Despite a slight error on her second vault, Andrade narrowly defeated Canada's Lia Monica Fontaine, showcasing her enduring prowess.
—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The two defeated nine other contenders in a May 31 vote.
—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Haiti is the world’s first Black independent republic after African slaves defeated Napoleon’s army and broke the shackles of slavery.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Almeraq, ridden by Tom Marquand, defeated Japan’s Satono Reve by a nose in the Group 1 sprint.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Undav scored twice as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
New York City exploded with joy on Saturday night, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA finals.
—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defeated
Adjective
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With thousands of dejected Spain supporters trudging past, fans of the Blue Sharks danced in celebration as supporters of other countries high fived and embraced them.
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Fleur and Caroline put innumerable noses out of joint on their paths to creative and intellectual fulfillment; lovers become dejected, friendships are left to go cold, and each woman’s devotion to her work is viewed with resentment and suspicion.
Verb
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In a rematch of the WNBA’s first-ever game from June 21, 1997, the Sparks overcame a 17-point Liberty lead, all while celebrating the inaugural matchup — and iconic alumni — that changed women’s sports forever.
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Leviatán were arguably considered underdogs in all these matches, but overcame the odds to make the final and set up a rematch against Paper Rex.
Adjective
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On the Republican side in the Senate race, former Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy spent the day knocking on doors in his hometown of Springfield alongside his 10-year-old grandson Charles, urging dispirited conservative voters to turn out Tuesday.
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Immediately, a dispirited city administration came to life, with particular focus on quality-of-life issues affecting residents and visitors.
Verb
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Industrial robots have mastered many repetitive tasks, but preparing sashimi remains a surprisingly difficult challenge.
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In 1971, the company introduced its first cup noodles – instant noodles that came in a disposable container, accompanied by a fork for those who hadn’t mastered chopsticks.
Adjective
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Players were visibly disconsolate afterward, the sign of a team that expects to win every day.
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As the Champions League anthem echoed around Villa Park, Liverpool’s disconsolate players headed for the tunnel.
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Alexander the Great conquered it in 332 BCE after building a causeway to what had been considered an impregnable island fortress.
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The collection plays into the brand’s Hollywood roots and the film’s plotline, which looks at the Minions conquered Hollywood in the 1920s and became silent film stars.
Adjective
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New-home construction tumbled, then stayed depressed for over a decade.
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These figures mark a clear increase from depressed crossing rates seen during much of the Iran war since its start in late February.
Verb
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Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.
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Rather than be benched, Devers batted cleanup, overcame an 0-for-3 start, and singled up the middle in the seventh to score Bryce Eldridge, who narrowly beat a tag at the plate for a 3-1 lead.
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“Defeated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defeated. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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