1
: a small usually metal object bearing a religious emblem or picture
2
: a piece of metal often resembling a coin and having a stamped design that is issued to commemorate a person or event or awarded for excellence or achievement
medaled also medalled; medaling also medalling
ˈmed-liŋ,
ˈme-dᵊl-iŋ
: to win a medal
medaled in figure skating
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Noun
He was awarded a medal for his heroism.
the display case held an impressive array of military medals from World War II
Verb
She medaled in figure skating in the Olympics.
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Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy and received several medals and awards for his service, including the U.S. Navy Achievement Medal.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
And Sifan Hassan, the Netherlands distance runner, will vie to be the first person to medal in the 5,000 meters, 10,000m and marathon since 1952.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
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Noun
European Beer Star awards three medals per category—gold, silver, and bronze.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy and received several medals and awards for his service, including the U.S. Navy Achievement Medal.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
But as Grinham eyes up the 80-centimetre target from 50 metres away, under the most intense pressure, with one pivotal shot that could be the difference between medalling or not, her baby could decide to get involved.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
And Sifan Hassan, the Netherlands distance runner, will vie to be the first person to medal in the 5,000 meters, 10,000m and marathon since 1952.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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