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as in dominated
to bring under one's control by force of arms
the invading army overpowered the countryside with lightning speed
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as in overwhelmed
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
overpowered by fear of the unknown
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Recent Examples of overpowered
Okongwu is switchable on defense, but he can be overpowered by bigger, stronger centers around the basket.
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Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
On Tuesday, more stocks gained ground within the S&P 500 than fell, but tech companies overpowered gains elsewhere.
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Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
In the same group, Switzerland overpowered Bosnia-Herzegovina, 4-1, on a flurry of second-half goals.
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Mark Hodge,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Eventually, Nomkhitha’s exhaustion and fury at having her home violated overpowered her fear.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Garnished with a Sour Punch Straw, half a strawberry, a cherry and chamoy sauce, the aftertaste of liquor is overpowered by the cold, smooth texture of the treat.
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Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
But once again, the Thunder’s depth showed up and overpowered the Spurs.
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Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Despite the victim being over 6 feet tall, Abdela and Vasquez overpowered him and reportedly stabbed him over 30 times, slashing his throat and puncturing his heart six times, prosecutors said.
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Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
This is an excellent and flavorful barrel-proof bourbon that is never overpowered by heat and alcohol, and has become a fan favorite and collectible whiskey over the years.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
On Tuesday, more stocks gained ground within the S&P 500 than fell, but tech companies overpowered gains elsewhere.
—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
In the same group, Switzerland overpowered Bosnia-Herzegovina, 4-1, on a flurry of second-half goals.
—
Mark Hodge,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Eventually, Nomkhitha’s exhaustion and fury at having her home violated overpowered her fear.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Garnished with a Sour Punch Straw, half a strawberry, a cherry and chamoy sauce, the aftertaste of liquor is overpowered by the cold, smooth texture of the treat.
—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
But once again, the Thunder’s depth showed up and overpowered the Spurs.
—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Despite the victim being over 6 feet tall, Abdela and Vasquez overpowered him and reportedly stabbed him over 30 times, slashing his throat and puncturing his heart six times, prosecutors said.
—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
This is an excellent and flavorful barrel-proof bourbon that is never overpowered by heat and alcohol, and has become a fan favorite and collectible whiskey over the years.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpowered
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In the first decisive victory of this tournament’s knockout stage, France dominated Sweden Tuesday with a 3-0 win that guaranteed the French another match this week.
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Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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But the ownership group is overwhelmed by left-wing politics.
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Tipu’s kingdom finally fell in 1799, when British and allied forces overwhelmed his fortress at Seringapatam, a few hours’ drive from present-day Bangalore.
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Other monkeys, including some of the larger and more dominant macaques, had to be subdued with tranquilizer darts before they could be captured.
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Upon their return, most ended up in countries that were invaded and subdued by the German army.
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The Knicks overcame several double-digit point deficits to win the 2026 NBA championship, their first in 53 years.
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Heide Hafner, Miss Subways 1976, overcame obstacles like sexism to earn her pilot's license.
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The story here is how the Minions conquered Hollywood and became movie stars, which has charmed critics especially, with so many homages to classic Hollywood film.
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But Alexca, a bubbly toddler who giggles and runs about, has conquered her grandmother’s heart.
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Earlier that day, Contreras had broken down in tears while talking about the deadly earthquakes that devastated his native Venezuela.
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Carr, who has spent decades documenting South Florida's Indigenous history, said the region's Native population had been devastated long before the American Revolution.
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To address these concerns, Orange House has subjected its detergent to rigorous safety evaluation.
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For an entire weekend, these architects lived and hung out together while scientists subjected them to a litany of personality tests.
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Earlier in the episode, when Daemon and the Rivermen defeated the Lannisters, Ser Simon rewarded them with wine from the cellars.
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Against the odds, our founders defeated a monarchy and created what would become the richest, freest, and most powerful country the world has ever seen.
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“Overpowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpowered. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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