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Recent Examples of defeated
Lisa Frizell, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
In the men’s final Monday, Connecticut and Michigan will play for the national championship after both roundly defeated their opponents in the semifinals.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
South Carolina avoided the most lopsided loss in championship history of 33 points, set in 2013 when UConn defeated Louisville.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The Detroit Red Wings were defeated 5-4 by the Wild on Sunday.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The Thunder defeated the Lakers 139-96 in their last matchup on April 3.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
West Ranch softball’s Kara Carnes came through at the plate, driving in six runs, while starting pitcher Gretchen Roen delivered six innings in the circle and drove in two runs as the Wildcats defeated the Thousand Oaks Lancers 10-4 Saturday morning in their first game of the Camarillo Tournament.
—Tony Gleason, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Not only did Marina rally for two runs in the seventh inning to win a clash of reigning section champions, the Vikings defeated Los Alamitos for the first time since 2019.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Riley Tiernan scored the go-ahead goal and Angel City defeated the Houston Dash 2-1 on Friday night at BMO Stadium.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
It was defeated on a straight party-line vote, and our highly ideological legislature kept the gap between Title IX and Colorado law unresolved.
—Lisa Frizell, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
In the men’s final Monday, Connecticut and Michigan will play for the national championship after both roundly defeated their opponents in the semifinals.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
South Carolina avoided the most lopsided loss in championship history of 33 points, set in 2013 when UConn defeated Louisville.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The Detroit Red Wings were defeated 5-4 by the Wild on Sunday.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The Thunder defeated the Lakers 139-96 in their last matchup on April 3.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
West Ranch softball’s Kara Carnes came through at the plate, driving in six runs, while starting pitcher Gretchen Roen delivered six innings in the circle and drove in two runs as the Wildcats defeated the Thousand Oaks Lancers 10-4 Saturday morning in their first game of the Camarillo Tournament.
—Tony Gleason, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Not only did Marina rally for two runs in the seventh inning to win a clash of reigning section champions, the Vikings defeated Los Alamitos for the first time since 2019.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Riley Tiernan scored the go-ahead goal and Angel City defeated the Houston Dash 2-1 on Friday night at BMO Stadium.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defeated
Adjective
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Those dejected fans can find solace in the words of K-pop idols, some of whom preach about the importance of acceptance and self-worth.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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The actor Marisa Abela plays her in a binary state of panic and swagger by sobbing like a dejected child or slyly grinning like one who’s about to wolf down an ice-cream cake.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Leafs overcame a 3-1 deficit with three goals in the third period, including Rielly's snap shot from the high slot that beat Anaheim goalie Ville Husso stick-side to give Toronto a 4-3 lead with three minutes left in regulation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Leafs overcame a 3-1 deficit with three goals in the third period, including Rielly’s snap shot from the high slot that beat Anaheim goalie Ville Husso stick-side to give Toronto a 4-3 lead with three minutes left in regulation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On the Republican side in the Senate race, former Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy spent the day knocking on doors in his hometown of Springfield alongside his 10-year-old grandson Charles, urging dispirited conservative voters to turn out Tuesday.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Immediately, a dispirited city administration came to life, with particular focus on quality-of-life issues affecting residents and visitors.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Amanda Peet shows she's mastered her street style in New York City on March 31.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The same can be said of Underwood, who has mastered the art of the pained expression like no one in the Big Ten since Bobby Knight.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Last week, a moving van transported Andrew’s possessions from his home in Windsor’s Royal Lodge to a farm on the King’s Sandringham estate, after he was photographed, disconsolate, riding a horse.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Amby is disconsolate on the drive home.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Japanese conquered the Philippines, Guam, Wake Island.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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By the 1770s, Linnaeus had pretty much conquered Europe—all, that is, except for the King’s Garden in Paris, where Georges Buffon, the garden’s director, adamantly rejected his system as arbitrary and artificial.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Single bunnies can be lonely and depressed.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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There was also research, which Meta eventually halted, implying that people who curbed their use of Facebook became less depressed and anxious.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Suns then tied the game at 94-94 after Jordan Goodwin beat the buzzer with a corner triple to end the period.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Defeated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defeated. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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