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
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 July 2025
Los Angeles struck first, but Boston got the last laugh, overcoming an immediate two run deficit to win 4-2 and even the series.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 July 2025
By the 40th minute, La Roja was in complete control and England’s task got even harder when Lauren James, who had struggled to overcome an ankle injury to start, went down and had to be substituted.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
In the panel, Brooks — who was overcome with tears after seeing the trailer for the first time — explained that Sam is Kasqian, which is apparently another name for a hologram.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 26 July 2025
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Adjective
The film will tell the story of a man who, from a very young age, had to overcome significant physical and personal challenges.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 July 2025
Los Angeles struck first, but Boston got the last laugh, overcoming an immediate two run deficit to win 4-2 and even the series.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 July 2025
By the 40th minute, La Roja was in complete control and England’s task got even harder when Lauren James, who had struggled to overcome an ankle injury to start, went down and had to be substituted.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
In the panel, Brooks — who was overcome with tears after seeing the trailer for the first time — explained that Sam is Kasqian, which is apparently another name for a hologram.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcome
Verb
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But how will the Four defeat an almost godlike being, even with their impressive superpowers?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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As a fighting force, Hezbollah, the most powerful of Tehran’s proxy forces since 1982, was defeated.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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In greater numbers than ever, children hollowed up by hunger are overwhelming the Patient’s Friends Hospital, the main emergency center for malnourished kids in northern Gaza.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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With no hemming required, each one of these matching sets won’t drag on the floor or overwhelm your small frame.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Standing tickets in the Yard at the foot of the stage are a more affordable option—but just be aware that a ticket in this area means standing in an uncovered area for the entire two- to three-hour performance.—
Ellen LeCompte,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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Simply place the item in an uncovered dish or a container vented with holes, and set it in humid areas like the bathroom, basement, attic, or kitchen cabinets out of reach of children and pets.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 July 2025
Verb
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps is conquering around $23 million in previews tonight that began at 2 p.m..—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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Advocates can postulate that, absent the resolve of the United States to fight in Vietnam, even in a losing cause, the Soviet Union and China would have been emboldened to invade and conquer America, Western Europe and Japan, writing an epitaph for freedom.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Not only has its air defense infrastructure suffered badly in the confrontations with Israel, but its regional proxies and allies – Hamas, Hezbollah and the Assad regime in Syria – have either been devastated by Israel or collapsed altogether.—
Linggong Kong,
The Conversation,
22 July 2025
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Today, disaster seekers pack tours through New Orleans neighborhoods devastated by Hurricane Katrina two decades ago, and visitors continue to flock to Galveston to see the legacy of a hurricane that killed thousands more than a century earlier.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers
July 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Apps that teach users to master them are more likely to stay installed.—
Alex Kreger,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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And above all, which of us hasn't spent hours upon hours at the local driving range trying to master the craft that is protagonist Happy Gilmore's signature running golf swing?—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Just as an automobile produced in 1911 lacked seat belts and airbags, these older nuclear designs lacked the layered passive safety systems that are now standard in Generation III and III+ designs.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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There’s also been criticism of the fund’s passive approach to investing the nation’s wealth, which leaves it with few tools to adapt to the ebb and flow of global capital.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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In July, the city construction board declared the house an unsafe structure and gave the owners five days to fix the situation.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Playing in unsafe heat can cause immense stress to the body.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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“Overcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcome. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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