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
The full set was mastered at Abbey Road Studios and comes with a 16-page book of notes from Simon Armitage and photography by Anton Corbijn and Kevin Cummins.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
When two people try something neither has mastered, both are exposed and that exposure becomes a chance to support each other rather than perform for each other.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Much of the material has been previously released but is unavailable on streaming services, and it’s all been mastered at Abbey Road Studios and otherwise sonically tidied up in reliable Rhino fashion.
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Jem Aswad,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Turning one big event into an unforgettable getaway Content creator and travel expert Mercedes Posey has mastered the art of building travel itineraries around events — both domestic and international.
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Deanna Taylor,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Burle Marx understood that Brazil’s botanical richness was not excess to be tamed, but a palette to be mastered.
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Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Industrial robots have mastered many repetitive tasks, but preparing sashimi remains a surprisingly difficult challenge.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
In 1971, the company introduced its first cup noodles – instant noodles that came in a disposable container, accompanied by a fork for those who hadn’t mastered chopsticks.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
It’s commonly known as a walkoff KO, and O’Malley has mastered the celebration in recent years.
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Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
When two people try something neither has mastered, both are exposed and that exposure becomes a chance to support each other rather than perform for each other.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Much of the material has been previously released but is unavailable on streaming services, and it’s all been mastered at Abbey Road Studios and otherwise sonically tidied up in reliable Rhino fashion.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Turning one big event into an unforgettable getaway Content creator and travel expert Mercedes Posey has mastered the art of building travel itineraries around events — both domestic and international.
—
Deanna Taylor,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Burle Marx understood that Brazil’s botanical richness was not excess to be tamed, but a palette to be mastered.
—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Industrial robots have mastered many repetitive tasks, but preparing sashimi remains a surprisingly difficult challenge.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
In 1971, the company introduced its first cup noodles – instant noodles that came in a disposable container, accompanied by a fork for those who hadn’t mastered chopsticks.
—
Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
It’s commonly known as a walkoff KO, and O’Malley has mastered the celebration in recent years.
—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastered
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Earlier in the episode, when Daemon and the Rivermen defeated the Lannisters, Ser Simon rewarded them with wine from the cellars.
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Against the odds, our founders defeated a monarchy and created what would become the richest, freest, and most powerful country the world has ever seen.
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Investigators on the case were able to track the Dodge Ram to the dealership and learned that Fleming purchased it in cash and traded in the Dodge Challenger.
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Since this World Cup began, how many people have learned about Cape Verde, the small nation off the west coast of Africa?
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The Knicks overcame several double-digit point deficits to win the 2026 NBA championship, their first in 53 years.
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Heide Hafner, Miss Subways 1976, overcame obstacles like sexism to earn her pilot's license.
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With a spacious 45-liter capacity and thoughtful details like hideaway shoulder straps, interior compression straps, and a dedicated laptop compartment, it's got all the bells and whistles and can still fit in the overhead.
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As the other person got closer, Blue allegedly reached for a firearm and began shooting at the person, who took cover behind the car that the family was sitting in.
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The story here is how the Minions conquered Hollywood and became movie stars, which has charmed critics especially, with so many homages to classic Hollywood film.
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But Alexca, a bubbly toddler who giggles and runs about, has conquered her grandmother’s heart.
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Many of us have long understood that putting your country’s main creative engine inside a techno-dominant machine was probably never going to end well for creativity.
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For reasons that aren't yet fully understood, the results sometimes differ from previous events.
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Miami Fire Rescue paramedics took the man, thought to be in his early 30s, to Jackson Memorial Hospital, Fallat said.
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In early June, Johnson met with workers who support the ILA and took a photo with them.
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Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.
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Rather than be benched, Devers batted cleanup, overcame an 0-for-3 start, and singled up the middle in the seventh to score Bryce Eldridge, who narrowly beat a tag at the plate for a 3-1 lead.
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“Mastered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastered. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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