besting

verb

Definition of bestingnext
present participle of best
as in defeating
to achieve a victory over at last she's bested her card-playing mother at the game of hearts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for besting
  1. mastering
  2. beating
  3. conquering
  4. dispatching
Verb
  • The future of content creation lies not in choosing between human or artificial intelligence, but in mastering their combination.
    Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The key to mastering the look, according to A-list manicurist Tinu Bello?
    Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of mastering
Verb
  • As the run progresses, players will earn money by beating rounds (called Blinds) which can be used to purchase Jokers (permanent modifiers and multipliers), Tarot cards (one-time use effects), and Planet cards (poker hand level ups).
    Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That’s right—she’s managed to outdo even herself, beating her 17-week streak from 2023.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of beating
Verb
  • Is there not a single executive somewhere at Netflix to greenlight a fresh retelling of the core Hanukkah story of pride, miracles, and determined guerilla warfare against a conquering despot?
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Then English speakers began conquering Celtic, Native American, African, Australian and other peoples, pressuring or forcing them to give up their languages.
    Ross Perlin, The Dial, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of conquering
Verb
  • Fernandez Rundle declined to sit for an interview with Herald reporters to discuss this year’s highs and lows, dispatching Arrojo instead.
    Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
  • By dispatching the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the Vikings climbed to 14-2 and are poised to face the 14-2 Lions next week with the NFC North title and, more importantly, the conference’s top seed on the line.
    Austin Mock, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of dispatching
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