Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumped
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Combining their estimates with clinical evidence on the drug’s benefits, the researchers found that health gains from additional treatment outweighed the costs of advertising.—
Anna Chorniy,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Those were difficult times, but they've been far outweighed by the happier times and the friendships made.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Netflix-Paramount bidding war was constantly overshadowed by wider national politics.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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My father was a big man—223 pounds at the time of his enlistment, according to his army records— but quieter than my mother and somewhat overshadowed by her.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Luka Doncic scored 28 points and LeBron James added 24 as the Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 128-104 at home.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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La Jolla, which defeated San Diego, West Hills and Mission Bay to reach the final, scored late to force overtime.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, insult was added to injury when Canada’s Brendan MacKay bested Goepper’s score to push him off the podium and take the bronze.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their climax came on June 9, when McCarthy was bested by Joseph Welch, the Army’s chief counsel and a man possessed of a laser-sharp legal mind and a wicked sense of humor.—
Kristen Monroe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The iPad refresh helps Apple build on momentum in a category that outperformed in the holiday quarter, as the company looks to keep tablet demand going with faster chips rather than a major redesign.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Whatever the terms of his contract, Paton has certainly outperformed them.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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Damon Rutherford, of the plucky Pioneers, has trounced the Haymakers and entered the record books.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson had just trounced Michael Dukakis in the Michigan presidential primary — despite polls predicting Dukakis would win easily.—
Suzy Khimm,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Stars overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime Saturday night and win their eighth consecutive game — tying a franchise record for the longest win streak.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Hillier also overcame strong winds and cold conditions to post a final round 67 for a 22-under four-round total of 262 at the par-72 Millbrook Resort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Trumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumped. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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