MASTERING Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

mastering

verb

present participle of master

as in overcoming

to achieve a victory over finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess

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as in learning

to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in I think I've mastered algebra at last

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Recent Examples of mastering But for a novice, relying on AI before mastering the fundamentals creates a technical debt that leads to a lack of depth. — Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 But what if the biggest output of mastering AI isn't actually a bigger career advantage, but instead the greatest gift is the time saved. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 But the practical race in 2026 is won by mastering both contests at once with absolute capability and radical efficiency, closed excellence and open diffusion, the biggest reliable compute and the smartest use of it. — Mark Minevich, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 Hybrid tech has been around for decades, and some automakers have refined their hybrid nameplates over the years, mastering the balance between affordability and efficiency for consumers. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Hershiser has enjoyed the intellectual challenge of mastering the mechanics of covering baseball for a TV audience. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Below, a makeup pro shares advice on understanding the difference between lip contouring and lip lining, as well as tips for mastering each. — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 Saldaña has also spoken about the challenge of mastering Sheridan’s dialogue, previously telling PEOPLE that the role helped her confront both her dyslexia and anxiety because of the preparation required. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Saldaña has also spoken about the challenge of mastering Sheridan's dialogue, previously telling People that the role helped her confront both her dyslexia and anxiety because of the preparation required. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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The discovery opens up new possibilities for heat management in next-generation quantum devices, overcoming bottlenecks faced earlier.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
Wachter said some young buyers are overcoming high housing costs by looking at older homes and fixer-uppers, putting their own time and labor into improvements or even renting out part of the property to help cover costs.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

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The list of 500 schools was compiled by the magazine and data research firm Statista, Schools were given a score based on their student outcomes, learning environment and their attractiveness to students.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
How marketing teams are evaluating a provider Teams choosing a partner for this work are learning to ask pointed questions instead of accepting a buzzword.

— Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of learning

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DeSoto won the Class 6A Division II state championship last season, defeating Southlake Carroll in the state semifinals.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026
Boise State started the season 1-1, losing 42-21 to Central Michigan before defeating Portland State 33-22 in a pair of nonconference games.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of defeating

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Yankees fans might be getting flashbacks of Boone’s defense for Anthony Volpe, who similarly faded into inconsistency after emerging as the apparent heir to the franchise’s shortstop role.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
And with 11 billion tons of freight moved by truck in 2024, the stakes of getting safety right extend far beyond the competition floor.

— Alice Barlow, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of getting

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At this late juncture in the season, the instability of the Akira One’s revolving-door crew is taking its toll.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
According to the memo, Google will begin taking electric service in February 2027 and will ramp up to full capacity by October 2029.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of taking

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Dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors handle stopping duties, an important part of controlling a large fat-tire e-bike in traffic or on a downhill section.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
The Chiefs focused their defense on stopping Barkley, and, while he was limited to 57 rushing yards on 25 carries, that opened up things for Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who completed 17 of 22 passes.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026

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