Used in a Sentence

defeated

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for defeated.

Editorial note

But any solution (including this one) will ultimately be defeated so long as that reward structure remains.

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Quick take

Subjugated, beaten, overcome.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of defeated gathered in one view.

adjective

Subjugated, beaten, overcome.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for defeated.

Example sentences

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But any solution (including this one) will ultimately be defeated so long as that reward structure remains.

2

Remember that beautiful, amazing time when pop-up blockers had forever defeated those obnoxious and intrusive ads?

3

Mike Tyson also spoke that before his matches, most of his opponents were already defeated.

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The added competition of customers not being locked into contracts is defeated by competing standards.

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If you're running Windows or OS X, most of the point of this is defeated.

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There's more complete implementation in grsec among with other features as well and they do not claim that these can't be defeated.

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Not just showing output indicating randomization is happening, but prove it can't be defeated.

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Submitted title was 'Uber has defeated Bill de Blasio’s plan to block ride sharing'.

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Even the grsec's implementation has been defeated under certain conditions i believe.

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I'm glad Cameron has defeated all the nay-sayers and made something grand; I for one will be sure to see it.

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Monopolies in a market economy can only exist if they've had no competitors and have met all of their customers needs and defeated all competition.

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Hostility, almost by definition, is only successfully defeated by tolerance.

Quote examples

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The title would be better if it were "Uber has defeated Bill de Blasio's plan to block them from doing business".

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"I have no social support, no work support, and am generally feeling isolated and defeated" This is probably the biggest cause.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use defeated in a sentence?

But any solution (including this one) will ultimately be defeated so long as that reward structure remains.

What does defeated mean?

Subjugated, beaten, overcome.

What part of speech is defeated?

defeated is commonly used as adjective.