mastering

verb

present participle of master
1
as in overcoming
to achieve a victory over finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess

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2
as in learning
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in I think I've mastered algebra at last

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Recent Examples of mastering Few lawmakers matched Latvala in mastering the legislative arts. — Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 In truth, by mastering deal structure, sophisticated investors achieve asymmetric returns, where upsides significantly outweigh downsides. — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 When asked his advice for mastering the perfect pushup, Kober offered a simple tip. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Netanyahu, 76, has spent decades mastering political theater, sharp messaging and grand performances. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 For resistance training, that may mean starting with lighter weights and mastering technique before increasing load. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 June 2026 Moving beyond self-expression, the goal for McKendrick has become mastering the art of turning private experiences into universal ones. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 18 June 2026 There are a few outfit formulas worth mastering. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 17 June 2026 Grilling burgers is a rite of passage—mastering the art of cooking burgers to the right doneness can mark a new level of cooking confidence. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastering
  1. overcoming
  2. learning
  3. defeating
  4. getting
  5. conquering
  6. taking
  7. beating
  8. stopping
Verb
  • Norway reached the quarterfinal with a 2-1 win over Brazil on Sunday and England advanced with a thrilling 3-2 victory over host Mexico after overcoming a weather delay, red card, altitude and a raucous crowd at 80,000-seat Estadio Azteca.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Lionel Messi and Argentina avoided one of the biggest ever World Cup knockout shocks by overcoming Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time of a jaw-dropping game.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of overcoming
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  • While birdwatching typically refers to casually observing birds, birding is a more intentional and accessible hobby focused on identifying species and learning about their behavior.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • Career readiness and workforce development programs also help students connect their classroom learning to relevant career fields.
    — Sivan Hines, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Definition of learning
Verb
  • Mbappe leads a strong French attack France reached the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0, recording another clean sheet and reinforcing their status as the tournament favourites.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • In November, Bill Clinton was elected, defeating Bush by almost six million votes, and the temperature around the arts dropped.
    — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of defeating
Verb
  • Swinging his hips, moaning into the mic and briefly getting promiscuous with a mic stand was the authenticity that the majority-millennial crowd expected.
    — Sophie Lindberg July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • The Dodgers have reason for optimism heading into the second half with three top pitchers getting closer to returning.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of getting
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  • After not allowing any home runs in back-to-back starts against the Colorado Rockies, even conquering Coors Field’s hitter-friendly park, Imanaga surrendered three in Wednesday’s Game 2 win over the New York Mets.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • Olivia Rodrigo Finally Hits the Downloads Chart’s Summit Rodrigo has come very close to conquering the Official Album Downloads chart in the past, but her first two studio LPs missed the throne by just one space.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of conquering
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  • Tokyo — Japan may have its first ever female prime minister, but her government’s attempts to avoid a royal succession crisis are making the chances of a woman taking the imperial throne ever slimmer.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Since taking office, al-Zaidi has made a public show of cracking down on corruption.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of taking
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  • Switzerland topped Group B ahead of co-host Canada after beating Les Rouges 2-1 in its final group game, which came after an emphatic 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina and a 1-1 draw against Qatar in its opener.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • The host won the opening match by an innings and 217 runs and needs only a draw to claim its first series win in the World Test Championship since beating Bangladesh in the Caribbean in 2022.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of beating
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  • The driver continued northbound in the southbound lanes of Victoria Avenue before eventually stopping at Buena High School, according to authorities.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Coastal routes support port integration by stopping at dozens of small ports, enabling year-round transport and supply chains and going well beyond tourism.
    — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of stopping

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