overcomes

verb

present tense third-person singular of overcome
1
as in defeats
to achieve a victory over the baseball team finally overcame their opponents in the 13th inning

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2
as in overwhelms
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 overcomes David overcomes Goliath while Odysseus defeats the cyclops Polyphemus. — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Mikel Oyarzabal has four goals, so could yet challenge if Spain overcomes France in the semifinals. — James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 By using acoustic detection and ranging (ADAR) technology, the sensor overcomes the blind spots and height limitations of conventional 2D safety systems. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 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. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 And a strangeness suddenly overcomes me. — Literary Hub, 19 June 2026 These families show that love overcomes differences. — Geoffrey Greif, Baltimore Sun, 11 June 2026 As the realization that nothing—or no one—will be enough overcomes the final bridge, a flurry of drums gallop in and the track explodes into fireworks as Rodrigo screams her guts out. — Quinn Moreland, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026 Leo consistently overcomes challenges such as low light, rapid movement, and split second moments to produce sharp, compelling images. — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcomes
  1. defeats
  2. overwhelms
  3. conquers
  4. devastates
  5. masters
  6. takes
  7. gets
  8. beats
Verb
  • Replacing lead-acid with a much lighter battery can require adding weight back into the vehicle, which defeats part of the purpose.
    — Darren Tan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Costly defeats If past is prologue, Democratic insiders are right to be concerned.
    — David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of defeats
Verb
  • One person has died and rescues are underway as catastrophic flooding overwhelms the Hill Country, a little more than a year after the July 4 floods killed more than 130 people in Central Texas.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Furniture that is too large for a room overwhelms it; ensure your furniture is appropriate for your room size and the other pieces in that room.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of overwhelms
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  • The hip-hop superstar’s latest set, The Real Me, conquers multiple rankings thanks in large part to a massive first-week streaming sum, as its 22 songs racked up more than 120 million plays on streaming platforms in only seven days.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • 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!
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Definition of conquers
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  • The breakup devastates both Charlie and Nick, who both resist their respective urges to reach out to one another, and Elle, Tao and Isaac Henderson (Tobie Donovan) come to Charlie’s home to look after him post-split.
    — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • So when the dog is lost in a severe storm that devastates the region and leaves many homeless, an overwhelmed Rose must balance the urgency of her search mission alongside the misfortune of others close to her.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 June 2026
Definition of devastates
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  • The warrior who masters these qualities can recognize openings others miss and act without hesitation.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on!
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Definition of masters
Verb
  • Doing any of those things in 15 seconds where classical computing takes an hour is huge, mostly because many of these optimization problems are constantly changing minute by minute.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Coop takes some distance, riding to the restaurant in a separate van and sitting at the opposite end of the table from Kat at dinner.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Definition of takes
Verb
  • As breadfruit gets easier to grow, other fruit and vegetables will get harder.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Trafford pops up off the turf quickly, sets himself and then gets a more meaningful clearance on the ball with a save using his boot.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of gets
Verb
  • This day in sports history 1907 — Australasia beats British Isles 3-2 to win the Davis Cup held at Wimbledon.
    — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Nothing beats fresh blossoms on an entryway credenza, kitchen counter, or coffee table—that is, except for fresh blossoms that actually last.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
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