Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumped
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The band took nearly any gig it was offered, even when travel costs outweighed the pay.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025 -
Cogburn said Loveridge’s right to a fair trial outweighed the media’s First Amendment right to access the footage.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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On Sunday, Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett put together one of the greatest individual performances in recent memory that was unfortunately overshadowed by his team's lackluster performance on the offensive side of the ball.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s been trying to establish herself as a cultural powerhouse, but Victoria’s documentary has completely overshadowed her.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Blue Jays nearly defeated the Dodgers in Game 6 on Friday night, but the valiant comeback attempt fell short in the ninth inning as Los Angeles was able to turn a game-ending double play.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Spanberger then narrowly defeated Nick Frietas, a Republican member of the House of Delegates, in 2020 to be re-elected.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Those figures were bested in 1964 with the reveal of the DB5 Vantage, a variant with engine modifications that primarily consisted of three Weber carburetors.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Young provided 10 assists as Beaver bested Pingree 3-0 in NEPSAC action.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Revenue in the third quarter of 2025 was also flat at constant exchange, as the Americas and China outperformed other regions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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While Hubbard has been the team’s top back for more than two years, Dowdle has outperformed the homegrown leader since filling in for him against the Miami Dolphins in Week 5.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Tarkenton and his Minnesota Vikings, of course, felt the Raiders’ wrath one January afternoon in Pasadena when Oakland trounced them in Super Bowl XI.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Blue Jays trounced the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series, taking a 1-0 lead with an 11-4 win.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes overcame the worst start to a game in his storied career to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 28-7 victory over the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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While reflecting on the special father-son moment, Broderick said his son overcame his nerves.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Trumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumped. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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