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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
Industrial robots have mastered many repetitive tasks, but preparing sashimi remains a surprisingly difficult challenge.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
In 1971, the company introduced its first cup noodles – instant noodles that came in a disposable container, accompanied by a fork for those who hadn’t mastered chopsticks.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
It’s commonly known as a walkoff KO, and O’Malley has mastered the celebration in recent years.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Yet, the Knicks mastered those qualities to ensure one of the NBA’s biggest markets could become great again.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Eva Longoria has mastered the art of the Euro summer outfit.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Whatever the account, these are poems that have not simply endured time, but have mastered it, capturing it in their movements, their tides.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Quince has mastered marrying style and function, and these platform sandals are proof of it.
—Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
In fact, just last week, BET revealed that Hill would also be honored at the BET Awards, receiving the Living Legend Award, honoring pioneers who mastered their craft but remained to the culture.
—Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
In 1971, the company introduced its first cup noodles – instant noodles that came in a disposable container, accompanied by a fork for those who hadn’t mastered chopsticks.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
It’s commonly known as a walkoff KO, and O’Malley has mastered the celebration in recent years.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Yet, the Knicks mastered those qualities to ensure one of the NBA’s biggest markets could become great again.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Eva Longoria has mastered the art of the Euro summer outfit.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Whatever the account, these are poems that have not simply endured time, but have mastered it, capturing it in their movements, their tides.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Quince has mastered marrying style and function, and these platform sandals are proof of it.
—Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
In fact, just last week, BET revealed that Hill would also be honored at the BET Awards, receiving the Living Legend Award, honoring pioneers who mastered their craft but remained to the culture.
—Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastered
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New York City exploded with joy on Saturday night, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA finals.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Jalen Brunson finished with 45 points as the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to earn their first title since 1973.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The team learned that Pumphrey enlisted in 1777 after leaving his home in Anne Arundel County and traveling to Baltimore City to build a new life for himself.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The partnership came together after Keating learned that Gerber was already using Uni’s products.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Allisha Gray tied her season high with 26 points, Isobel Borlase set a career best with 17 off the bench, and the Atlanta Dream overcame a slow start to roll past the Toronto Tempo 102-77 Sunday at Coca-Cola Coliseum.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Brunson scored 13 consecutive points in the fourth quarter for the Knicks, who overcame double-digit deficits in all four of their victories against the Spurs.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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In North Texas’ first World Cup match since 1994, Japan got a late equalizer to battle to a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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As the clock ticked down, Fox missed a 3-pointer and the Knicks got the rebound.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The Defenders will have the unique advantage of playing for a second consecutive title in front of their home crowd, but the Kings already conquered one hostile road environment under high-stakes circumstances in their playoff win over the Battlehawks at The Dome last week.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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America, of course, had not conquered fear.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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That disconnect weakens trust and makes customers feel less understood.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Professionalism, in the sense that Brian understood it, was nonexistent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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Mikhail Alfon, founder of Blue Light Media, a social media strategy agency, took his son, Santos, to multiple Orange County meetups.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Responding officers took Reyes into custody.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Collins easily beat former football coach Derek Dooley, according to unofficial election results.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The stance in 1966 let in North Korea, who famously beat Italy en route to the quarter-finals.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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