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Recent Examples of defeated
The Athletic Live Team, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Huarte defeated Woodbridge senior Brady Tallakson 7-6 (3), 6-1 in the CIF boys final at Libbey Park to capture the title one year after falling in the championship match.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
The Boston City Council defeated a resolution last month, by a 9-3 vote, that sponsors Ed Flynn and Julia Mejia said sought to uphold state law restricting alcohol at public school facilities.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Yet even a disappointing ruling at the high court doesn’t mean the MAHA movement is defeated or should completely go scorched earth on the administration.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent efforts by the City of Orlando to site a location in west Orlando and at the former work-release center south of downtown were defeated by fierce neighborhood opposition.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Hezbollah and Hamas haven’t been defeated.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 112-96 in Game 4 of their best-of-seven series in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 24, 2026.
—Aaron Ontiveroz, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Stars 6-1 on Saturday afternoon in Game 1 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
Atletico earned a spot in the final four courtesy of a quarter-final victory against Spanish rivals Barcelona, while Arsenal defeated Portuguese side Sporting CP.
—The Athletic Live Team, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Huarte defeated Woodbridge senior Brady Tallakson 7-6 (3), 6-1 in the CIF boys final at Libbey Park to capture the title one year after falling in the championship match.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
The Boston City Council defeated a resolution last month, by a 9-3 vote, that sponsors Ed Flynn and Julia Mejia said sought to uphold state law restricting alcohol at public school facilities.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Yet even a disappointing ruling at the high court doesn’t mean the MAHA movement is defeated or should completely go scorched earth on the administration.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent efforts by the City of Orlando to site a location in west Orlando and at the former work-release center south of downtown were defeated by fierce neighborhood opposition.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Hezbollah and Hamas haven’t been defeated.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 112-96 in Game 4 of their best-of-seven series in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 24, 2026.
—Aaron Ontiveroz, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Stars 6-1 on Saturday afternoon in Game 1 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defeated
Adjective
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Fans started to file out of the park in the sixth inning, when Houston led 10-0, with a collective expression of dejected gold.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another agonizing Final Four loss left Texas coach Vic Schaefer among the dejected as well.—
John Marshall,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Trojans overcame a 9-8 third-quarter deficit to gain a repeat visit to the final.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Michael Jackson movie overcame poor reviews and production problems to achieve a record-breaking opening weekend at the box office.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 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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That is precisely the trick Audi has mastered.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The pair have mastered the couples' pic while on their travels together.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 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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With over 40 years of experience and a heritage rooted in the prestigious Valmont Clinic on the Swiss Riviera, the brand has conquered the world of skincare, combining advanced science, the purest natural ingredients from the Alps, and an unmistakable artistic sensibility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Admittedly, the company conquered the market in large part by achieving a dramatic reduction in launch costs.—
Ben Tarnoff,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Researchers believe inbreeding led to depressed survival rates in pups.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sam is very depressed and feels lonely and isolated.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Freshman midfielder Quinn Fahey scored the lone goal for the Eagles (6-5-2, 3-2), who beat Andrew for the first time since 2021.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Led by starter Martín Pérez, the Braves started off another series with a victory by beating the Tigers 5-2 at Truist Park on Tuesday.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Defeated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defeated. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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