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 But Scheft and his team are mastering the subtle differences and plan to offer many of the same loaves available in Boston, though the bakeries will have a few different offerings. — Connie Ogle july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Recognizing this is a skill that Yamal seems to be mastering early. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 15 July 2026 Ahead, Sharkey shares more advice for mastering boho style, along with her product recommendations that check flower crowns at the door. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastering
  1. overcoming
  2. learning
  3. defeating
  4. getting
  5. conquering
  6. taking
  7. beating
  8. stopping
Verb
  • The biggest event in the sporting calendar drew to a close at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as Spain were crowned world champions for the second time, overcoming Argentina in one of the most dominant finals in recent memory.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Emotional intelligence, particularly self-awareness, is crucial to overcoming it.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of overcoming
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  • Zhao said the controller even outperformed the software supplied by the robot’s manufacturer, demonstrating the value of combining machine-learning research with real-world robotics.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • The system relies on five microelectrode arrays surgically installed in Thomas’ brain, which machine learning algorithms then interpret brain signals denoting movement with nearly 85 percent accuracy.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Definition of learning
Verb
  • Tsitsipas, who has been through injury turmoil and a cycle of hiring and firing his father, Apostolos, as his coach, took the Swiss Open title in Gstaad, defeating Belgium’s Raphaël Collignon 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-3 to win his first title in over a year.
    — James Hansen, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Spain reclaimed football's biggest prize on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense World Cup final that delivered high drama both on and off the pitch.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Definition of defeating
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  • Tuchel admitted in his Friday night press conference that the pain is still getting worse.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • In the midst of all the late drama was Jon Rahm getting an official conduct warning for throwing his club after a bad tee shot.
    — Doug Ferguson, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of getting
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  • And the Cowboy is conquering the West since it’s made with cheese sauce, onion strings, El Gallo BBQ sauce and miso ranch.
    — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 13 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of conquering
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  • These measures, including taking data centers off-grid and allowing power plants to exceed pollution limits, are now routine, invoked 43 times in 14 months compared to 20 in the prior 50 years.
    — Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Reached a second successive final with Argentina, almost single-handedly firing them there with eight goals (taking his tally to 15 goals from 15 matches in the past two tournaments).
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of taking
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  • Despite a middling 50-51 record, the Padres are within two games of the National League’s final wild-card spot after beating the Atlanta Braves 8-3 on Tuesday.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The beating sun, and therefore sweaty, sunburned skin, demands a looser fit that’s light-as-air, and this popover style is perfect to throw on and go.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Definition of beating
Verb
  • The brakes, while cable-operated, do an effective job of slowing and stopping the Vienna.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • In Calabria, Costarella of the Civil Protection Department warned that stopping arson would take a societal shift.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of stopping

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