overbore

verb

Definition of overborenext
past tense of overbear
as in defeated
to achieve a victory over that year the football team simply overbore opponent after opponent with steamroller ruthlessness

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  1. mastered
  2. beat
  3. conquered
Verb
  • But one 3-year-old has seemingly mastered the art of tidying up, which has reduced the internet to tears.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This city's dining scene brims over with romance, thanks to visionary restaurateurs who have mastered the art of ambiance.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of mastered
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  • At Olive Garden, Darden’s largest chain in terms of revenue, same-store sales rose 2% and beat analysts’ expectations.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Colts 40-14 in an AFC playoff game.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of beat
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  • Del Rey conquered both the main albums ranking, as well as the Official Physical Albums roster.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • By contrast, the recent behavior of the rebels who have just conquered Syria looks reassuringly civilized.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of conquered
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