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
The central challenge is that China has mastered the entire innovation ecosystem, while the United States has allowed its own to fracture.
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Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
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
The brand mastered the art of building travel pants that are polished, flattering, and perfect for all-day comfort.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Rihanna has arguably mastered this carpet, using it to position herself as fashion royalty season after season.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The targeting of Turmus, which Israel acknowledged, demonstrates how, time and again, its military has mastered an intelligence war for which Hezbollah appears to have no answer.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Bonitto has mastered the art of the get-off, boasting one of the fastest in the league.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Vice President Vance hasn’t mastered this balance either.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
Over the course of a 60-year career, director Ted Kotcheff mastered just about every genre there was to conquer.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
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
The brand mastered the art of building travel pants that are polished, flattering, and perfect for all-day comfort.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Rihanna has arguably mastered this carpet, using it to position herself as fashion royalty season after season.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The targeting of Turmus, which Israel acknowledged, demonstrates how, time and again, its military has mastered an intelligence war for which Hezbollah appears to have no answer.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Bonitto has mastered the art of the get-off, boasting one of the fastest in the league.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Vice President Vance hasn’t mastered this balance either.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
Over the course of a 60-year career, director Ted Kotcheff mastered just about every genre there was to conquer.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastered
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Royal defeated the Crusaders in four sets, 25-17, 29-27, 20-25, 25-22, to clinch a spot in the Division 4 championship game.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Femi later challenged and defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 and Evans fell just short of the Intercontinental Championship at the same event.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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According to the filing, Kilcher learned the truth late last year when a broadcast video interview with Cameron began circulating on social media.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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But as some have learned the hard way, that tendency of random things to appear to form patterns means that the other peak might be just noise.—
Faye Flam,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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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
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Tom Brady, who was the victim of Netflix’s last celebrity roast in 2024, made a surprise appearance at Kevin Hart’s roast Sunday to launch a few jokes at the comedian before the night got underway.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Mateusz Bogusz got a second chance to score in the 51st minute, using his left foot to find the net for the second time for a 3-1 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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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
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That feeling of being seen and understood stayed with her, ultimately inspiring Henson to commit to a career as a nurse and to offer the same reassurance to her own patients.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The situation has captured international attention as some passengers had disembarked and dispersed across multiple countries before the outbreak was fully understood, prompting some to draw comparisons to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Water has been a focus of the Newsom administration since his first day in office, when the governor took his cabinet to Monterey Park Tract, a rural Central Valley community that lacked access to safe drinking water.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Last Saturday, during SDFC’s rivalry match against LAFC, one fan took the message up a notch.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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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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“Mastered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastered. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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