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
For resistance training, that may mean starting with lighter weights and mastering technique before increasing load.
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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.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
There are a few outfit formulas worth mastering.
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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.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
As of now, winning on the ground comes down to mastering masking transitions, managing stamina and your fighter's ground prowess.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Nilles was astonishing on her first-ever live performance of the song, somehow mastering its serpentine intricacies on top of the other 40 or so epics she’s absorbed.
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Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Starship remains grounded by US regulators following a loss-of-control incident during a May test flight, and its ultimate success depends on major technical breakthroughs, such as mastering in-orbit refueling.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
China Miéville is known for mastering new genres with each book, but this one is criminally underrated.
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Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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
As of now, winning on the ground comes down to mastering masking transitions, managing stamina and your fighter's ground prowess.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Nilles was astonishing on her first-ever live performance of the song, somehow mastering its serpentine intricacies on top of the other 40 or so epics she’s absorbed.
—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Starship remains grounded by US regulators following a loss-of-control incident during a May test flight, and its ultimate success depends on major technical breakthroughs, such as mastering in-orbit refueling.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
China Miéville is known for mastering new genres with each book, but this one is criminally underrated.
—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastering
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Biden, who has spoken at length about overcoming drug addiction, claims to be at least $15 million in debt.
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Many training programs for travel consultants (or really for anybody who works in sales) include tactics on overcoming objections.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63.
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Leviatán has been crowned Valorant Masters London champions, defeating Paper Rex 3-2 in a dramatic grand final.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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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.
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For decades, biologists thought that early tetrapods, ancient vertebrates that started conquering the land over 300 million years ago, developed like modern amphibians—beginning their lives as purely aquatic tadpoles and then metamorphosing into terrestrial adults.
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.
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Starting at age 10, kids can also sign up as counselors-in-training, helping younger campers in the morning and taking classes with their own age group in the afternoon.
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And while the titular ambulance chaser naturally holds court for six seasons (beating Breaking Bad by one), equally excellent turns by Jonathan Banks and Rhea Seehorn ensure this multi-award-winning series works as both the perfect prequel and a bingeable standalone drama.
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White won by a 2-point margin, beating Shaikh by just under 400 votes.
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And the heat’s not stopping anytime soon.
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Video shows how chase led to deadly crash Instead of stopping, the purple car accelerated and sped through a red light, according to video from Joel’s dashboard camera.
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“Mastering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastering. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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