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as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
the baseball team finally overcame their opponents in the 13th inning
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as in overwhelmed
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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Recent Examples of overcame
Most recently, the 2022 Cincinnati Bengals, 2023 Houston Texans, and 2024 Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Rams all overcame 0-2 starts to win their respective divisions and advance in the playoffs.
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Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Particularly so after the Broncos overcame a third-and-15 with a 19-yard screen to Tyler Badie that set them up at midfield.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
As for the new podcast, Rock Bottom is described as a show discussing people’s lowest moments — and how people overcame them.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Vrabel’s defense, on the other hand, barely overcame itself.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
At MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the reigning MVP overcame a nasty shot to the nose that left him bleeding and sidelined for a few snaps.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Josh Allen overcame a frightening moment in the first quarter to lead the Buffalo Bills to a dominant victory over the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The Yoga's 75-watt-hour battery—generous for a 14-inch laptop—and energy-efficient chipset overcame the machine's power-hungry high-resolution OLED display.
—Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Quarterback Austin Simmons threw for 235 yards as the Rebels overcame a 10-0 deficit.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Particularly so after the Broncos overcame a third-and-15 with a 19-yard screen to Tyler Badie that set them up at midfield.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
As for the new podcast, Rock Bottom is described as a show discussing people’s lowest moments — and how people overcame them.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Vrabel’s defense, on the other hand, barely overcame itself.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
At MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the reigning MVP overcame a nasty shot to the nose that left him bleeding and sidelined for a few snaps.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Josh Allen overcame a frightening moment in the first quarter to lead the Buffalo Bills to a dominant victory over the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The Yoga's 75-watt-hour battery—generous for a 14-inch laptop—and energy-efficient chipset overcame the machine's power-hungry high-resolution OLED display.
—Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Quarterback Austin Simmons threw for 235 yards as the Rebels overcame a 10-0 deficit.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcame
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The Pitt defeated The White Lotus in the category, though, along Severance, Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise and Slow Horses.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In-state alog with Miami’s huge win (see above), Fllrida played credibly in a 20-10 loss to 3-LSU, and FIU defeated rival FAU 38-28 in the annual Shula Bowl game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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Instead of clarity, leaders and teams are often overwhelmed by commentary.—
Jeanne M. Stafford,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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And in moments when a winner did say what was on their mind, the Boys & Girls Club bit overwhelmed them.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For anyone who loves cooking or has long been intimidated by it, Typhur has designed a future where every meal can be mastered, and every cook can have the power of precision in their hands.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Operating at the Frontier If yesterday’s winners mastered the deal model, tomorrow’s winners will master integration, culture, and execution.—
Gustaf Lundberg Toresson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hurricane María devastated the island in 2017, killing nearly 3,000 people there, and eight years later, some locals are still recovering.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
20 Sep. 2025
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Lila Bonner, 9, was one of 135 people who died in the July floods that hit Camp Mystic and devastated Central Texas.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Sep. 2025
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By the end of Wednesday’s veto episode, Will, Ashley and Keanu were left on the block after nominee Morgan conquered the BB Comics comp and earned herself safety.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
11 Sep. 2025
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An athlete with limitless potential With a time that conquered some of the nation’s best at 16, what’s next for Lutkenhaus?—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This just took so much out of me.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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So that trade talks could proceed, America lowered its tariffs against China to a still-high 30%, while China took its rate to 10%.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Golden Bears opened the 2024 season by beating UC Davis 31-13, Auburn 21-14 and SDSU 31-10.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The South Korean automaker is projected to easily beat 2024 sales numbers for both EV models.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The show got underway outdoors at Borough Hall with a handful of guests and many more onlookers (the runway was raised, which was a nice touch).—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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The actress got her start on PBS' Barney & Friends in 2002.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Overcame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcame. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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