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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.
—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
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.
—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.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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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.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Immediately, a dispirited city administration came to life, with particular focus on quality-of-life issues affecting residents and visitors.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Industrial robots have mastered many repetitive tasks, but preparing sashimi remains a surprisingly difficult challenge.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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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.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Players were visibly disconsolate afterward, the sign of a team that expects to win every day.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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As the Champions League anthem echoed around Villa Park, Liverpool’s disconsolate players headed for the tunnel.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The Defenders will have the unique advantage of playing for a second consecutive title in front of their home crowd, but the Kings already conquered one hostile road environment under high-stakes circumstances in their playoff win over the Battlehawks at The Dome last week.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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America, of course, had not conquered fear.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Barry follows a depressed ex‑Marine hitman (Hader, in the title role) who turns to acting for salvation while tangling with the Chechen mob in Los Angeles.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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Epstein seemed to feel increasingly depressed about the conditions of his incarceration.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Collins easily beat former football coach Derek Dooley, according to unofficial election results.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The stance in 1966 let in North Korea, who famously beat Italy en route to the quarter-finals.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Defeated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defeated. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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