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
Faculty across the country increasingly report spending more time teaching skills that many students once mastered before arriving on campus.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Emma Chamberlain has mastered the art of the messy textured pixie.
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Genesis Rivas,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, and Emily Blunt have mastered the balance of looking put-together without sacrificing comfort.
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Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
With life spent largely on transit, navigating tight layovers, and using their days off to jet-set across the globe, flight attendants have mastered the art of packing.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Williams mastered these skills, as shown by the charts below.
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Aaliyah Jones,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Each day at work, I was surrounded by subcontractors who had mastered a craft.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
The full set was mastered at Abbey Road Studios and comes with a 16-page book of notes from Simon Armitage and photography by Anton Corbijn and Kevin Cummins.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Much of the material has been previously released but is unavailable on streaming services, and it’s all been mastered at Abbey Road Studios and otherwise sonically tidied up in reliable Rhino fashion.
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Jem Aswad,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Emma Chamberlain has mastered the art of the messy textured pixie.
—
Genesis Rivas,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, and Emily Blunt have mastered the balance of looking put-together without sacrificing comfort.
—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
With life spent largely on transit, navigating tight layovers, and using their days off to jet-set across the globe, flight attendants have mastered the art of packing.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Williams mastered these skills, as shown by the charts below.
—
Aaliyah Jones,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Each day at work, I was surrounded by subcontractors who had mastered a craft.
—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
The full set was mastered at Abbey Road Studios and comes with a 16-page book of notes from Simon Armitage and photography by Anton Corbijn and Kevin Cummins.
—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Much of the material has been previously released but is unavailable on streaming services, and it’s all been mastered at Abbey Road Studios and otherwise sonically tidied up in reliable Rhino fashion.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastered
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Norway defeated Brazil, while England emerged victorious against Mexico, taking them both through to the quarter-finals.
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Without a pole, hook, or tree to climb, squirrels are left defeated and bereft.
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Investigators on the case were able to track the Dodge Ram to the dealership and learned that Fleming purchased it in cash and traded in the Dodge Challenger.
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Since this World Cup began, how many people have learned about Cape Verde, the small nation off the west coast of Africa?
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The Knicks overcame several double-digit point deficits to win the 2026 NBA championship, their first in 53 years.
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Heide Hafner, Miss Subways 1976, overcame obstacles like sexism to earn her pilot's license.
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With a spacious 45-liter capacity and thoughtful details like hideaway shoulder straps, interior compression straps, and a dedicated laptop compartment, it's got all the bells and whistles and can still fit in the overhead.
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As the other person got closer, Blue allegedly reached for a firearm and began shooting at the person, who took cover behind the car that the family was sitting in.
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The story here is how the Minions conquered Hollywood and became movie stars, which has charmed critics especially, with so many homages to classic Hollywood film.
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But Alexca, a bubbly toddler who giggles and runs about, has conquered her grandmother’s heart.
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It isn't completely understood how ibogaine works, but scientists know ibogaine affects the brain’s reward and pleasure system.
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Security is now understood as a personal risk structure, not merely a job title.
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Miami Fire Rescue paramedics took the man, thought to be in his early 30s, to Jackson Memorial Hospital, Fallat said.
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In early June, Johnson met with workers who support the ILA and took a photo with them.
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Emanuel Sharp, Isaiah Stevens and Marquel Sutton led the way as the Kings rallied to beat the Golden State Warriors Blue 91-85 on Sunday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
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Egypt made its way to the round of 16 by beating Australia on penalties.
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“Mastered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastered. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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