1
as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess
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as in learned
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I think I've mastered algebra at last
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Recent Examples of mastered
How to Sort Laundry Effectively There are only three steps required to sort laundry effectively and they can be mastered by almost everyone.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Over 10 years, Cheng mastered techniques not only for new construction but also for small-scale traditional buildings in a folk style.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026
How to Style Monaghan mastered how to style ballet flats for formal settings.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Brunson, seemingly, has mastered basketball on the offensive end.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The central challenge is that China has mastered the entire innovation ecosystem, while the United States has allowed its own to fracture.
—Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Rival Blue Origin has only just cracked the reusable-rocket tech that Falcon mastered; SpaceX may already be moving a generation beyond it.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
The brand mastered the art of building travel pants that are polished, flattering, and perfect for all-day comfort.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Rihanna has arguably mastered this carpet, using it to position herself as fashion royalty season after season.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Over 10 years, Cheng mastered techniques not only for new construction but also for small-scale traditional buildings in a folk style.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026
How to Style Monaghan mastered how to style ballet flats for formal settings.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Brunson, seemingly, has mastered basketball on the offensive end.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The central challenge is that China has mastered the entire innovation ecosystem, while the United States has allowed its own to fracture.
—Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Rival Blue Origin has only just cracked the reusable-rocket tech that Falcon mastered; SpaceX may already be moving a generation beyond it.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
The brand mastered the art of building travel pants that are polished, flattering, and perfect for all-day comfort.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Rihanna has arguably mastered this carpet, using it to position herself as fashion royalty season after season.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastered
Verb
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McGregor first fought at welterweight in 2016 in a shocking loss to Diaz, then defeated Diaz later that year, again in the 170-pound division.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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True North Classical Academy defeated SLAM (Tampa) in five sets in the 1A state final.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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According to court records, investigators learned during their investigation that Mason and another individual (that name was redacted) kidnapped Kayla.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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That was just one lesson learned during the drama series panel at the Variety A Night in the Writers’ Room event in Los Angeles.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Woad overcame a double bogey on the par-4 sixth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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That alone is an achievement, but for Porter, a single mother of 11 who overcame hearing loss along the way, the accomplishment meant even more.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Verb
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White Sox fans got the last laugh on Sunday afternoon as their squad completed a wild, thrilling comeback victory over their crosstown rivals.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Maddie Eisler, a Manhattan Pilates instructor, was trying to explain why Shaggy got the shakes.—
Natalie Meade,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Here was a man who had conquered eight halls of fame, had traveled the world many times over, and nothing compared to his home.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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His father conquered mass culture.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The three-year varsity starter understood the assignment.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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There were people who understood and were entertained in a positive way.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The controversy also took a turn after the discovery of a March 2026 interview with outlet El Nuevo Día in which Díaz openly discussed his family’s involvement in the underground circuit.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Ephemera is so often illustrative of the inner life of a character, a direct, beating correlative of the contents of their hearts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The race in San Diego County has unnerved other Democrats, who saw Issa as easier to beat than a fresh GOP candidate — but aren’t always sure what to think about Campar-Najjar.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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“Mastered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastered. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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