as in masters
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 bests
There’s also a vast array of facilities, including a screening room, a private nightclub, and a spa level that bests many hotels.
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Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
On Wednesday, Variety projected that Backrooms is projected to open with anywhere from $40 million to $50 million in North American ticket sales this weekend, which easily bests the record opening of A24’s Civil War, which earned $25 million in its first Friday to Sunday frame in 2024.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
His performance for shareholders now bests JPMorgan, Visa, and the S&P 500.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
There’s no perfect style of pizza that bests the rest.
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Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Prior to last season, his career bests in starts for a season was two with Dallas in 2022.
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Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
The towers are also able to reach a capacity factor of about 32%, which bests that of flat panels, which come in around 22%.
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New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
And China now bests the United States in 57 out of 64 critical and emerging technologies, per a 2024 study.
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Mircea Geoană,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
The new figure, which bests Monday’s $605 million jackpot, is already the 13th largest prize in the history of Powerball.
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Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
20 Aug. 2025
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
On Wednesday, Variety projected that Backrooms is projected to open with anywhere from $40 million to $50 million in North American ticket sales this weekend, which easily bests the record opening of A24’s Civil War, which earned $25 million in its first Friday to Sunday frame in 2024.
—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
His performance for shareholders now bests JPMorgan, Visa, and the S&P 500.
—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
There’s no perfect style of pizza that bests the rest.
—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Prior to last season, his career bests in starts for a season was two with Dallas in 2022.
—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
The towers are also able to reach a capacity factor of about 32%, which bests that of flat panels, which come in around 22%.
—
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
And China now bests the United States in 57 out of 64 critical and emerging technologies, per a 2024 study.
—
Mircea Geoană,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
The new figure, which bests Monday’s $605 million jackpot, is already the 13th largest prize in the history of Powerball.
—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bests
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The industry is in the middle of a transition from copper interconnects to optical solutions, and the company that masters low-latency, high-bandwidth data movement holds a structural advantage.
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Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on!
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The cocktail also remained effective against viral variants known to evade single-antibody treatments, demonstrating that combining two antibodies can overcome resistance that defeats either one alone.
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Brazil defeats Japan in the final minute, 2-1 Brazil is through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a last-minute goal broke Japanese hearts in Houston in the first game of the day.
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By using acoustic detection and ranging (ADAR) technology, the sensor overcomes the blind spots and height limitations of conventional 2D safety systems.
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And then there’s Kaitlyn Chen, the second-year point guard who overcomes some of her athletic deficiencies by picking up 94 feet and always seemingly knows where to be.
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Fresh salsa always beats jarred, but this fruity version has an unusual twist.
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Of course, that still beats waiting for Windows 11’s big yearly update in the fall.
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The show centered on a single dad and former pro baseball player (Tony Danza) who takes a job as a live-in housekeeper for a powerful ad executive named Angela (Judith Light).
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The channel already has Sunday evening live streams where Gervais takes audience questions.
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Just one week after one powerhouse tied the other, that match has been broken as Swift once again conquers the tally.
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That doesn’t mean robbing Billy of his shot at prying open Homelander’s skull, but with only a symbolic solution to Trump’s authoritarian rise — love conquers all!
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
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Their combative behavior gets under your skin as Mars and Uranus align!
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Tax season is busy, but the IRS dispatches extra agents to answer calls in the weeks leading up to April 15.
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Robin quickly and viscerally dispatches his foe, before going up against a larger swath of enemies who are targeting his former partner-in-banditry Little John (played by Bill Skarsgård).
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