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Recent Examples of defeated
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Against the odds, our founders defeated a monarchy and created what would become the richest, freest, and most powerful country the world has ever seen.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
Rafael Devers hit two homers and drove in four runs on his bobblehead night while Logan Webb allowed just one hit over seven shutout innings as the Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night at Oracle Park.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
After England defeated Panama in a 2-0 victory, Beckham — who competed in three FIFA World Cups for the England national team — showed his support with several Instagram Stories on Sunday, June 28, to recap the team's win.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
If Iran is defeated, then nothing further is required.
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Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Randall, the party's Vice Chair, defeated Abraham George, the party chairman.
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Jack Fink
june 28,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Thankfully, Senate Democrats have defeated this legislation time and time again.
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Dick Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 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
Verb
Earlier in the episode, when Daemon and the Rivermen defeated the Lannisters, Ser Simon rewarded them with wine from the cellars.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Against the odds, our founders defeated a monarchy and created what would become the richest, freest, and most powerful country the world has ever seen.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
Rafael Devers hit two homers and drove in four runs on his bobblehead night while Logan Webb allowed just one hit over seven shutout innings as the Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night at Oracle Park.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
After England defeated Panama in a 2-0 victory, Beckham — who competed in three FIFA World Cups for the England national team — showed his support with several Instagram Stories on Sunday, June 28, to recap the team's win.
—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
If Iran is defeated, then nothing further is required.
—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Randall, the party's Vice Chair, defeated Abraham George, the party chairman.
—
Jack Fink
june 28,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Thankfully, Senate Democrats have defeated this legislation time and time again.
—
Dick Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 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
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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The full set was mastered at Abbey Road Studios and comes with a 16-page book of notes from Simon Armitage and photography by Anton Corbijn and Kevin Cummins.
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When two people try something neither has mastered, both are exposed and that exposure becomes a chance to support each other rather than perform for each other.
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.
Verb
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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 30 Jun. 2026.
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