trumped

past tense of trump

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumped
Verb
  • This week, the Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates, responding to a slowing labor market that’s outweighed the risk of inflationary price pressures.
    Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • In the interview, Jenkins acknowledged the legislation includes some provisions that could help people, like temporary tax breaks for seniors, but said those are outweighed by cuts to programs millions rely on.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • He was not overshadowed by Muniz, who was starting his third game in a row.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Often overshadowed by their male counterparts, these artists–including Elaine de Kooning, Lee Krasner, and Joan Mitchell–were pioneers in their own right.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Pitt defeated The White Lotus in the category, though, along Severance, Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise and Slow Horses.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • In-state alog with Miami’s huge win (see above), Fllrida played credibly in a 20-10 loss to 3-LSU, and FIU defeated rival FAU 38-28 in the annual Shula Bowl game.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Chiefs bested the Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII.
    Mark J. Burns, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Gavin Walsh shot a 33 for 42 points as Bishop Feehan bested Archbishop Williams 219-173 in the Catholic Central League.
    Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This team was outcoached and outperformed against a team that is expected to be middling at best.
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Consider exploring the Trefis Reinforced Value (RV) Portfolio, which has outperformed its all-cap stocks benchmark (a combination of the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 benchmark indices) in delivering strong returns for investors.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • On Friday, Heights trounced North Side 70-0.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
  • In Sunday’s vote, the Peronists trounced Milei’s right-libertarian party by a staggering 47% to 34%, a far cry from the nail-biter that many pollsters had predicted.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Dong-hwan also begins to suspect that his father, Yeong-gyu — a blind man who overcame his disability to raise him and become a master artisan — may be guarding secrets of his own.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Quarterback Austin Simmons threw for 235 yards as the Rebels overcame a 10-0 deficit.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Trumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumped. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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