Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumped
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Laird said the potential benefits outweighed his concerns.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Any possible upside is greatly outweighed by the risks of addiction and other health consequences, Kraus says.—
Erica Sweeney,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The allegations overshadowed Noma's $1,500-a-head pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The allegations overshadowed Noma’s $1,500-a-head pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles.—
Laurie Kellman,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In their most recent matchup, UCI defeated the Aztecs, 55-45, at Viejas Arena in the first round of the 2023 WNIT.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Blue Devils defeated Florida, Arkansas, Kansas and Michigan State, among others.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tracy, an attorney who led the Illinois Republican Party from 2021 to 2024, bested five other candidates in the GOP's primary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Hilary Swank bested her for the first two, while Natalie Portman and Emma Stone beat her out for the honor for the third and fourth time, respectively.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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The fund also posted gains in the last three years and has outperformed the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) in four of the last five years.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
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That’s Bennett, who turned Saint Mary’s into one of the best mid-majors in college basketball and has outperformed Gonzaga, the WCC’s Goliath, the last few years — the Gaels have won four straight league titles, sharing two of those with Gonzaga.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Earlier in the day, ninth-seeded Iowa (21-11) trounced Maryland 74-57, using a 21-0 run to put away an overmatched Terrapins team that finished 12-21.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Wu trounced Josh Kraft, a son of the billionaire New England Patriots and Kraft Group owner Robert Kraft, in last year’s mayoral race, after a contentious campaign filled with mudslinging on both sides.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sierra Canyon overcame the loss of Maxi Adams to an ankle injury in the first quarter to defeat Richmond Salesian 78-70.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The win was one of Toronto’s best defensive efforts of the season as the Raptors overcame poor three-point shooting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Trumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumped. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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