Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumping
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Technology companies led the way higher, outweighing declines in communication services and other sectors.—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025 -
Indeed, the tariffs did not even help the manufacturing firms they were designed to protect, with higher input costs and retaliatory tariffs outweighing the direct benefits of the tariff policy.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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The wider narrative was crucial too — Mbappe was overshadowing his then Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Lionel Messi in possibly the latter’s last game at a World Cup.—
Max Mathews,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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The balance lies in using these tools to enhance the story without interrupting or overshadowing authenticity.—
Colin Dougan,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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Auburn opened the season by defeating visiting Baylor by two touchdowns, a good win to begin with and one that looks better after the Bears outlasted SMU.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz won his second US Open title, defeating Italian rival Jannik Sinner in four thrilling sets.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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He was reminded that his career had been shaped by overcoming doubts and slights going back to high school, when he was offered the same amount of Division I football scholarships that were offered to the average sportswriter who covers him.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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But by the end, in its rush, the movie still hasn’t quite come up with a point of view on whether McCartney really got over his bust-up with Lennon with a little help from his Wings friends, or whether forming a band was ultimately incidental to overcoming any lingering separation anxiety.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the past month, SOL has gained 30%, outperforming ether (up 24%) and bitcoin (down 2%) in that period.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Wellness brands are outperforming at Unilever, and investors including Iris Ventures are putting their money behind products that enhance well-being.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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While the vacuum industry is besting itself over the years, including robot helpers with AI capabilities, cordless vacuums are not lagging behind thanks to slimmer, more streamlined bodies, longer run times, and upgraded wet-dry features.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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With that gross, the play, written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, also broke a house Hayes Theater, besting the tally brought in by Appropriate, another Jacobs-Jenkins play, last season.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Jerry Jones continues to play the role of overbearing hard-liner with Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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And Tess is now a podcast host and overbearing grandmother.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
9 Aug. 2025
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Even after the company turned much of its attention towards other genres — conquering the planet with World of Warcraft — StarCraft 2 arrived in 2010 to critical and player acclaim.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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My mission in life is to empower leaders to cultivate inner mastery and empathy, knowing that true strength comes from conquering inner battles and developing a growth mindset.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Trumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumping. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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