1
as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
the baseball team finally overcame their opponents in the 13th inning
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2
as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
already under stress, she was overcome by news of a death in the family
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as in uncovered
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Recent Examples of overcome
Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Still, the Mets have largely been able to overcome a lack of production at the bottom because of a strong bullpen.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
The Hill: The Senate voted largely along party lines Monday to advance Elbridge Colby, Trump’s controversial pick to serve as the Defense Department under secretary for policy, overcoming the private concerns of several Republican senators about Colby’s past statements.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
One particular game on the Cougars’ Big 12 slate has been identified as one that served as a blueprint for how Houston could overcome a six-point deficit with 34 seconds remaining against Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Cameras caught the Florida guard stepping away from his teammates and leaning over Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp, who had his head inside his jersey, overcome by the game’s shocking ending.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Still, the Mets have largely been able to overcome a lack of production at the bottom because of a strong bullpen.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
The Hill: The Senate voted largely along party lines Monday to advance Elbridge Colby, Trump’s controversial pick to serve as the Defense Department under secretary for policy, overcoming the private concerns of several Republican senators about Colby’s past statements.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
One particular game on the Cougars’ Big 12 slate has been identified as one that served as a blueprint for how Houston could overcome a six-point deficit with 34 seconds remaining against Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcome
Verb
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In his first defense of the IBF crown, Ennis defeated David Avanesyan when the fight was halted before the start of the sixth round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the play-in tournament before losing to the New Orleans Pelicans in a game that would have sent them to the playoffs as the No.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Local permitting departments, overwhelmed by the demand, are struggling to keep up—delaying the return of many residents.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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But business and investment decisions are best made without emotions overwhelming us.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The profile — and an uncovered logo on the stringing machine in Dubai — suggests a Babolat Pure Aero 98 model, which Alcaraz also wields.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Celestial Park, with its wide stretches of concrete pathways, and Isle of Berk, with its meandering walkways and uncovered queues, were both particularly hot under the blazing Florida sun.—
Adrian Ruhi,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This year, he was tasked with conquering the opponent’s best hitters in Game 1, and that doesn’t figure to change.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Channel this passion into some focused new moon intentions on April 27, but don’t let yourself be driven by a sheer need to conquer.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The deadly storm devastated parts of Western North Carolina with storm damage and catastrophic flooding.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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On March 6, Sadia Raja was devastated to learn from a neighbor that her pet of 3 1/2 years, Carrot, was killed by a speeding car near her home in the Italian Villages section of Coral Gables, a historic neighborhood near Coral Gables Senior High inspired by Italian farm houses.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Any club would naturally be eager to sign a player who has mastered the most fundamental skill required to excel as a striker.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now, a new study adds basic geometry to the list of subjects these brainy birds seem to be able to master.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Like the forest, the building is not a passive backdrop.—
Nazanin Lankarani,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Why not consider additional sources of long-term income generation, which can develop passive income to support you and your family for years to come?—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Supporters of Galloway’s bill argued that the city’s enforcement of its ban has been lax, forcing residents and business owners near encampments to confront people experiencing mental illness, using drugs or making customers feel unsafe.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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For home-renovation questions, Google’s AI may give advice that’s unsafe or simply inaccurate, such as recommending specific products that don’t exist, McBride said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Overcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcome. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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