1
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
For anyone who loves cooking or has long been intimidated by it, Typhur has designed a future where every meal can be mastered, and every cook can have the power of precision in their hands.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Operating at the Frontier If yesterday’s winners mastered the deal model, tomorrow’s winners will master integration, culture, and execution.
—Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Within the first two hours online, high-level fighting players had already seemingly mastered the game’s beginner-friendly systems and begun using the easily executable combos to dominate the scene, air juggling hapless newbies into oblivion.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
More so than other celebrities, Lizzo had mastered the art of responding and repairing.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Hoffman makes Ari all zingers and bluster, clearly masking an internal roiling in his brain, while Feldman has mastered the tightly wound nerd.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Hunter mastered both ends of the field in college, but the National Football League is a different beast.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Chelsea have mastered the art of the consistent grind.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Their fear was never banished, only mastered.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Operating at the Frontier If yesterday’s winners mastered the deal model, tomorrow’s winners will master integration, culture, and execution.
—Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Within the first two hours online, high-level fighting players had already seemingly mastered the game’s beginner-friendly systems and begun using the easily executable combos to dominate the scene, air juggling hapless newbies into oblivion.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
More so than other celebrities, Lizzo had mastered the art of responding and repairing.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Hoffman makes Ari all zingers and bluster, clearly masking an internal roiling in his brain, while Feldman has mastered the tightly wound nerd.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Hunter mastered both ends of the field in college, but the National Football League is a different beast.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Chelsea have mastered the art of the consistent grind.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Their fear was never banished, only mastered.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastered
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The Pitt defeated The White Lotus in the category, though, along Severance, Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise and Slow Horses.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In-state alog with Miami’s huge win (see above), Fllrida played credibly in a 20-10 loss to 3-LSU, and FIU defeated rival FAU 38-28 in the annual Shula Bowl game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some air carriers learned the right lessons.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The dialogue will explore her career milestones and the philosophies that have shaped her artistry, including the practice of detachment, a theme both Jones and Akil connect to through lessons learned from Oprah Winfrey.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Most recently, the 2022 Cincinnati Bengals, 2023 Houston Texans, and 2024 Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Rams all overcame 0-2 starts to win their respective divisions and advance in the playoffs.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Particularly so after the Broncos overcame a third-and-15 with a 19-yard screen to Tyler Badie that set them up at midfield.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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The show got underway outdoors at Borough Hall with a handful of guests and many more onlookers (the runway was raised, which was a nice touch).—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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The actress got her start on PBS' Barney & Friends in 2002.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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By the end of Wednesday’s veto episode, Will, Ashley and Keanu were left on the block after nominee Morgan conquered the BB Comics comp and earned herself safety.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
11 Sep. 2025
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An athlete with limitless potential With a time that conquered some of the nation’s best at 16, what’s next for Lutkenhaus?—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Sep. 2025
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Now in production, the indie feature stars Dern as steadfast patriarch Gramps, whose daughter Shay (Thompson) is a single mother navigating the ADHD diagnosis of one of her identical twin sons, who shares his medication with his brother in attempt to be understood, sparking an unforgettable summer.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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Christian Siriano has always understood the art of drama.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This just took so much out of me.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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So that trade talks could proceed, America lowered its tariffs against China to a still-high 30%, while China took its rate to 10%.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Golden Bears opened the 2024 season by beating UC Davis 31-13, Auburn 21-14 and SDSU 31-10.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The South Korean automaker is projected to easily beat 2024 sales numbers for both EV models.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Mastered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastered. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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