1
as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess
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2
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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Schumaker was on the Cardinals team that in 2011 that defeated the Rangers in seven games to win the World Series.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Georgia defeated Mississippi State 11-9 in 10 innings on Sunday to sweep the Athens Super Regional and clinch the school’s first trip back to the College World Series since 2008.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
7 June 2026
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For much of history, before humans learned how to engineer immunity, almost every parent had to bury at least one of their children, and often more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The young star learned nothing comes easy at Madison Square Garden.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Carolina overcame the same deficit, in the third period, to win Game 2 in overtime.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Slowed by a medical issue the last two seasons, DeMaio overcame that hurdle to have a huge senior year playing alongside her twin sister, Ava.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Root got a strike past Babe, and did those Cub bench jockeys holler and hiss!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The moment came in the fifth inning when Freeland got Milwaukee third baseman Luis Rengifo to fly out to deep center field.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Nicholas Galitzine plays He-Man, aka Prince Adam of Eternia, who, as an adolescent, was sent to Earth after his kingdom was conquered by Skeletor, played by Jared Leto as a purring diva.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
8 June 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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The relationship that followed would become one of mutual respect and understanding, with Jackie finding the Queen to be someone who understood the unique pressures of public life and all that came with it.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Advertisement That is what Johnson understood about oral health that America still doesn’t.—
Jean Paul Laurent,
Time,
11 June 2026
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After the second red card, Mexico took its foot off the gas again and was met with whistles from the crowd, who were hungry for more goals.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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His 10-year-old son died after paramedics took him to a nearby hospital with severe injuries.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The score was still 3-1 after 20 minutes, but Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb beat Bussi with a shot from the circles that crossed the goal line a fraction of a second after the clock hit zero.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Carolina Hurricanes have evened up the Stanley Cup Final once more thanks to Jordan Staal’s two-goal night in Las Vegas to beat the Golden Knights in Game 4, 5-3.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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“Mastered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastered. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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