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Recent Examples of defeated
Lisa Frizell, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
In the men’s final Monday, Connecticut and Michigan will play for the national championship after both roundly defeated their opponents in the semifinals.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
South Carolina avoided the most lopsided loss in championship history of 33 points, set in 2013 when UConn defeated Louisville.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The Detroit Red Wings were defeated 5-4 by the Wild on Sunday.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The Thunder defeated the Lakers 139-96 in their last matchup on April 3.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
West Ranch softball’s Kara Carnes came through at the plate, driving in six runs, while starting pitcher Gretchen Roen delivered six innings in the circle and drove in two runs as the Wildcats defeated the Thousand Oaks Lancers 10-4 Saturday morning in their first game of the Camarillo Tournament.
—Tony Gleason, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Not only did Marina rally for two runs in the seventh inning to win a clash of reigning section champions, the Vikings defeated Los Alamitos for the first time since 2019.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Riley Tiernan scored the go-ahead goal and Angel City defeated the Houston Dash 2-1 on Friday night at BMO Stadium.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
It was defeated on a straight party-line vote, and our highly ideological legislature kept the gap between Title IX and Colorado law unresolved.
—Lisa Frizell, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
In the men’s final Monday, Connecticut and Michigan will play for the national championship after both roundly defeated their opponents in the semifinals.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
South Carolina avoided the most lopsided loss in championship history of 33 points, set in 2013 when UConn defeated Louisville.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The Detroit Red Wings were defeated 5-4 by the Wild on Sunday.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The Thunder defeated the Lakers 139-96 in their last matchup on April 3.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
West Ranch softball’s Kara Carnes came through at the plate, driving in six runs, while starting pitcher Gretchen Roen delivered six innings in the circle and drove in two runs as the Wildcats defeated the Thousand Oaks Lancers 10-4 Saturday morning in their first game of the Camarillo Tournament.
—Tony Gleason, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Not only did Marina rally for two runs in the seventh inning to win a clash of reigning section champions, the Vikings defeated Los Alamitos for the first time since 2019.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Riley Tiernan scored the go-ahead goal and Angel City defeated the Houston Dash 2-1 on Friday night at BMO Stadium.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defeated
Adjective
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Fans started to file out of the park in the sixth inning, when Houston led 10-0, with a collective expression of dejected gold.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another agonizing Final Four loss left Texas coach Vic Schaefer among the dejected as well.—
John Marshall,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Denver overcame 30 points from Toumani Camara, who hit eight of the Blazers' franchise-record 25 3-pointers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Tar Heels reached the national championship game, falling to the Kansas Jayhawks, who also overcame a double-digit deficit to be crowned champions.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 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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My friend Sarah became a wonderful knitter, her sister mastered watercolors, and the Best Friend would not give it a rest about composting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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These calling devices are easily mastered, and thousands of turkeys have been called in with them.—
Bruce Brady,
Outdoor Life,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Last week, a moving van transported Andrew’s possessions from his home in Windsor’s Royal Lodge to a farm on the King’s Sandringham estate, after he was photographed, disconsolate, riding a horse.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Amby is disconsolate on the drive home.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Forsythe, meanwhile, conquered her blocking problems by spending myriad hours in the driveway with her brother Lucas.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Over the centuries, it would be conquered by empires of varying beliefs.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Single bunnies can be lonely and depressed.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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There was also research, which Meta eventually halted, implying that people who curbed their use of Facebook became less depressed and anxious.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His snapper and one-timer are borderline elite and can cleanly beat goalies from anywhere in the offensive zone (the puck really rattles off his blade).—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Swedish winger snapped a shot from the high slot that beat Dostal glove-side for his team-leading 73rd point.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Defeated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defeated. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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