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as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess
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as in learned
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I think I've mastered algebra at last
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Recent Examples of mastered
End-of-grade assessments are meant to measure if students have mastered the grade-appropriate content laid out in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Rather than hiring dozens of new staffers to helm these properties, the media companies are trying to find areas of expertise already mastered by current employees.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 May 2026
Kate Middleton is no stranger to royal tours during her 15 years as a working royal, and in that time has mastered the art of diplomatic dressing.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Having mastered the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this marks his first foray into WB’s Batman DC world.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Sony has also reportedly partnered with three studios — Battery Studios, Sterling Sound, and Coast Mastering — that have mastered Grammy-winning records to help tune the ColleXion’s bespoke audio drivers.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 18 May 2026
The professionals who excel at small talk have mastered the follow-up question.
—Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Birch Joggers, $102 (originally $128) Best Spanx Deals Spanx has somehow mastered making athleisure that looks and feels good on everyone.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
For those who haven't yet mastered these basics but want to get in better shape, Langowski shared some advice on how to get started.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Rather than hiring dozens of new staffers to helm these properties, the media companies are trying to find areas of expertise already mastered by current employees.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 May 2026
Kate Middleton is no stranger to royal tours during her 15 years as a working royal, and in that time has mastered the art of diplomatic dressing.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Having mastered the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this marks his first foray into WB’s Batman DC world.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Sony has also reportedly partnered with three studios — Battery Studios, Sterling Sound, and Coast Mastering — that have mastered Grammy-winning records to help tune the ColleXion’s bespoke audio drivers.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 18 May 2026
The professionals who excel at small talk have mastered the follow-up question.
—Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Birch Joggers, $102 (originally $128) Best Spanx Deals Spanx has somehow mastered making athleisure that looks and feels good on everyone.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
For those who haven't yet mastered these basics but want to get in better shape, Langowski shared some advice on how to get started.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastered
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DeGette has defeated primary challengers before, but this time her opponents have lined up long endorsement rosters.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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McKendree University defeated Cal State San Marcos 4-3 Sunday to eliminate the Cougars and advance to the best-of-three series to determine the NCAA Division II softball champions.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Clark learned Jones has an older sister, Phyllis, who was dating Nash in 1980.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Parent Bernadette Vedder said her son, Cherod, learned to speak and control his aggression at the center.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The Miami Hurricanes overcame the first-inning implosion on Saturday night, one in which poor pitching from AJ Ciscar and poor defense behind him allowed the Florida Gators to score six runs in the winner’s bracket game in the Gainesville Regional of the NCAA tournament.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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La Mirada scored two runs in the fifth inning, but Escobar closed out well and overcame walking five batters.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Wembanyama scored 22 points, Julian Champagnie got 18 of his 20 off of three-pointers and the Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 on Saturday night — bucking heavy odds to win a Game 7 on the road.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The drama got even louder when a short sideline video started making the rounds on X.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The inventor of the Basque cheesecake, a dessert that has conquered the world, will retire next year, leaving behind a legacy that has reshaped menus globally.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger conquered DWTS season 10 with Derek Hough, and she's been unstoppable ever since.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Everybody has an accent, including you, and depending on who’s listening, a person may not be understood.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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These have yielded Crave comedy Slo Pitch from Page Boy, while more details from the series coming from Seth Rogen’s Point Great via its deal with Lionsgate are understood to be coming soon.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Brendan Banfield and the 26-year-old au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, both took the stand during the double-murder trial and offered conflicting accounts about the killings.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Throughout the trial, stress took an enormous toll on Jackson, defense attorney Mark Geragos said in the docuseries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Supposedly the poem was inspired by a peyote-vision where the edifice of San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel was transformed into a hideous, twisted, demonic visage, which inspired the beating heart of Howl’s second section.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Matt Olson’s solo home run in the sixth inning proved to be the difference Tuesday as the Braves beat the visiting Blue Jays 4-3 at Truist Park, beginning the three-game series with their 15th series-opening victory of the season.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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“Mastered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastered. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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