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Recent Examples of defeated
Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Disable my adblockerContinue without disabling Contact support|We're using DeVaux’s dream was realized in large part due to jockey Jose Ortiz, who defeated his own brother — who was on top of Renegade — for the win.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Voters in 2016 soundly defeated a measure that would have raised council member pay to $45,000 and mayoral pay to $60,000.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
The Raptors defeated the Cavaliers 112-110 in overtime in the last matchup on Friday.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Bote defeated Miami Immaculata-LaSalle junior Lorenzo Lopez 6-1, 6-2 for the overall singles crown and teamed with Wheat to win the overall doubles championship, 6-4, 6-1 over Naples Community School.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The Knights defeated Mission Viejo, 25-21, 25-19, 25-22, in the second round of the Division 3 playoffs.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Atletico earned a spot in the final four courtesy of a quarter-final victory against Spanish rivals Barcelona, while Arsenal defeated Portuguese side Sporting CP.
—The Athletic Live Team, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 112-96 in Game 4 of their best-of-seven series in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 24, 2026.
—Aaron Ontiveroz, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Once fierce rivals, the two men were responsible for the country’s first peaceful transfer of power between parties, after Jefferson and his Democratic-Republican Party defeated Adams and the Federalists in the election of 1800.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Disable my adblockerContinue without disabling Contact support|We're using DeVaux’s dream was realized in large part due to jockey Jose Ortiz, who defeated his own brother — who was on top of Renegade — for the win.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Voters in 2016 soundly defeated a measure that would have raised council member pay to $45,000 and mayoral pay to $60,000.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
The Raptors defeated the Cavaliers 112-110 in overtime in the last matchup on Friday.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Bote defeated Miami Immaculata-LaSalle junior Lorenzo Lopez 6-1, 6-2 for the overall singles crown and teamed with Wheat to win the overall doubles championship, 6-4, 6-1 over Naples Community School.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The Knights defeated Mission Viejo, 25-21, 25-19, 25-22, in the second round of the Division 3 playoffs.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Atletico earned a spot in the final four courtesy of a quarter-final victory against Spanish rivals Barcelona, while Arsenal defeated Portuguese side Sporting CP.
—The Athletic Live Team, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 112-96 in Game 4 of their best-of-seven series in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 24, 2026.
—Aaron Ontiveroz, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 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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The East’s top seed overcame a 3-1 series deficit and a 24-point road deficit during Game 6 in a memorable series comeback.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Michael Massey scored on Maikel Garcia's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals overcame a dominant 14-strikeout performance from Seattle starter Emerson Hancock to beat the Mariners 3-2 on Saturday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 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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The central challenge is that China has mastered the entire innovation ecosystem, while the United States has allowed its own to fracture.—
Imran Khalid,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Rival Blue Origin has only just cracked the reusable-rocket tech that Falcon mastered; SpaceX may already be moving a generation beyond it.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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However, the short-term pain was acute, and Wrexham’s players sat on the ground and looked disconsolate after the final whistle — even though the Hull-Norwich match hadn’t finished.—
Steve Douglas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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In the background of the shot, Arsenal’s players and staff stand yards apart, disconsolate.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With over 40 years of experience and a heritage rooted in the prestigious Valmont Clinic on the Swiss Riviera, the brand has conquered the world of skincare, combining advanced science, the purest natural ingredients from the Alps, and an unmistakable artistic sensibility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Admittedly, the company conquered the market in large part by achieving a dramatic reduction in launch costs.—
Ben Tarnoff,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Researchers believe inbreeding led to depressed survival rates in pups.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sam is very depressed and feels lonely and isolated.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Freshman midfielder Quinn Fahey scored the lone goal for the Eagles (6-5-2, 3-2), who beat Andrew for the first time since 2021.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Led by starter Martín Pérez, the Braves started off another series with a victory by beating the Tigers 5-2 at Truist Park on Tuesday.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Defeated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defeated. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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