1
as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess
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2
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
Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
The Whisky Highball has become the de-facto national mixed drink of Japan, and the Japanese have, predictably, mastered the art.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Which viruses have mastered this technique?
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Emily Austin has mastered the art of mixing both sports and political talk into a career.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
You’re not supposed to have already mastered every bullet on the job description.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Zuckerberg looks for job candidates who have mastered a skill and can apply it across business areas at the company.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Flight attendants don’t just know how to travel—they’ve mastered it.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Catchpoint emphasized that a single slow-loading page can hand customers directly to competitors who have mastered digital-first performance.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
The Whisky Highball has become the de-facto national mixed drink of Japan, and the Japanese have, predictably, mastered the art.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Which viruses have mastered this technique?
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Emily Austin has mastered the art of mixing both sports and political talk into a career.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
You’re not supposed to have already mastered every bullet on the job description.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Zuckerberg looks for job candidates who have mastered a skill and can apply it across business areas at the company.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Flight attendants don’t just know how to travel—they’ve mastered it.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Catchpoint emphasized that a single slow-loading page can hand customers directly to competitors who have mastered digital-first performance.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastered
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Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has not defeated Barcelona in La Liga play since October 2021.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Oregon defeated Wisconsin 21-7 in front of 58,940 fans at Autzen Stadium.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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That can only be learned by practice in all kinds of conditions, according to Stewart.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Silver said the league learned about the March 2023 game from gambling regulators and betting companies.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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How Tielemans overcame early toils is often used as a source of encouragement by new additions who seem peripheral at first.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bernal says Mamdani overcame Cuomo's attacks over his relatively thin resume by offering big progressive ideas, like freezing apartment rents and offering free city bus service, that appeal to many young voters.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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Washington got some more concerning news just hours before kickoff on Monday.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her partner's mom got OP's daughter a gift, but none of her partner's siblings did.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Amy Schumer has conquered comedy and television.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nature has been conquered by cellular coverage.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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Each storm sparked a wave of scientific inquiry, until, in the early twentieth century, scientists finally understood why electrifying societies had grown precariously vulnerable to environmental upheavals on the Sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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In moments of crisis, children (and adults) need to feel seen, heard and understood.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The day of her death Milwaukee police would be called three more times before Zettel took her last breath.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Conservative activist Laura Loomer on Sunday took credit for Hamdi’s arrest.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Michele Di Gregorio made a stunning double save and was only beaten when a Vinicius Junior shot came back off the post and Jude Bellingham reacted quicker to it than Lloyd Kelly.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Mastered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastered. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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