1
as in overcoming
to achieve a victory over
finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess
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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
The original series ran on Disney Channel from 2007 to 2012, following the Russo family as its three siblings navigated the challenges of adolescence while mastering their magical abilities.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The Gators’ strongest player pound-for-pound, Baugh is also committed to mastering the details of the offense.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Best Travel Accessory Deals Finding the perfect suitcase is only half the battle in mastering your packing game, and luckily, Marshalls and TJ Maxx are filled with genius organizers and hacks that’ll do the hard work for you.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
For years, women in Israel committed themselves to rigorous Torah scholarship, mastering complex halachic material and serving their communities as teachers and spiritual leaders, yet were barred from even attempting the state rabbinate exams.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Geeglee presents structured decision logic in a more accessible way, allowing users to explore alternatives and understand consequences without mastering a new technical language.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
The young girl is reading at a 12th-grade level and mastering math concepts such as fractions, decimals and even exponents.
—Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Carroll has retained those skills while also mastering the linebacker position.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Lee’s system differs from what White ran all those years in Chicago under Bulls coach Billy Donovan, and mastering where to be and what to do when remains a work in progress.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The Gators’ strongest player pound-for-pound, Baugh is also committed to mastering the details of the offense.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Best Travel Accessory Deals Finding the perfect suitcase is only half the battle in mastering your packing game, and luckily, Marshalls and TJ Maxx are filled with genius organizers and hacks that’ll do the hard work for you.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
For years, women in Israel committed themselves to rigorous Torah scholarship, mastering complex halachic material and serving their communities as teachers and spiritual leaders, yet were barred from even attempting the state rabbinate exams.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Geeglee presents structured decision logic in a more accessible way, allowing users to explore alternatives and understand consequences without mastering a new technical language.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
The young girl is reading at a 12th-grade level and mastering math concepts such as fractions, decimals and even exponents.
—Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Carroll has retained those skills while also mastering the linebacker position.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Lee’s system differs from what White ran all those years in Chicago under Bulls coach Billy Donovan, and mastering where to be and what to do when remains a work in progress.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastering
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That would involve changing some state laws, persuading housing lenders to be more accommodating and overcoming resistance from construction unions.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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There is power in prevention, which makes overcoming these obstacles crucial.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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For now, Buchanon is just focused on learning the scheme, his teammates and trying to impart some wisdom on the Horned Frogs’ younger offensive linemen.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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At our newest campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts, for example students will train in a 25,000-square-foot facility equipped with interactive shifting simulation and a new curriculum that focuses on hands-on learning from day one.—
Samantha Greenberg,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the national championship of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The UConn Huskies men’s basketball team is headed back to the national championship game for the third time in the last four years after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini, 71-62, in the Final Four.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The novel used all these tensions to propel a study of greed, avarice, and racial divisions between the haves and have nots, leading to McCoy getting his comeuppance.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Without getting into spoilers, much of the tension rests on whether certain protagonists get caught.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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After conquering the internet underground, perhaps Yeat believes that stadium status is all that’s left.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
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Instilling any notion of a more general intelligence in a machine will be a far more challenging problem than conquering even Go.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2026
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So far, he's picked up and dropped off about ten people, taking them to anything from doctor's appointments to haircuts.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Rhyne did not advocate for taking money from the state’s $625 million school voucher program to fund public schools.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Willacy, who received the death penalty for beating his neighbor with a hammer and setting her on fire in 1990 in Palm Bay, Florida, is scheduled to be executed on April 21.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, UConn earned a ticket to the final game after beating Illinois, 71-62, in hopes of earning its seventh championship title.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Peanut cannot smell, but caregivers say that limitation does not appear to be stopping him from adjusting to his new surroundings.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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There are 81 rooms in total, ranging from classic doubles to one-bedroom apartments, while the show-stopping penthouse suite has a dining table for eight, a dressing room and an enormous 130-square-metre rooftop terrace with a private sauna and cold plunge pool overlooking Fitzrovia.—
Siobhan Grogan,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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