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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
Oftentimes, the backing track very clearly overpowered his vocals.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Ignoring common sense and the pleas of three nonpartisan good government groups, the four Democrats on the state Public Campaign Finance Board overpowered the three Republicans and knocked the GOP candidate for governor, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, out of the matching funds program.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Williams overpowered the Dodgers from the outset and faced just one batter more than the minimum through five innings.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Even though Dune has an exclusive three-week run in Imax screens, some top studio executives and distribution chiefs believe Dune may move so as to not risk being overpowered by Avengers on opening weekend.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
In some cases, Senators fans are completely overpowered.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The Verde had started brightly, but Charlotte FC’s extra-man onslaught simply overpowered them.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
The area’s been overpowered with the number of screens for the size of the city, but that’s not the reason for the closures.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Saugus overpowered a bigger Lincoln team in rebounding.
—Matt Wagner, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Ignoring common sense and the pleas of three nonpartisan good government groups, the four Democrats on the state Public Campaign Finance Board overpowered the three Republicans and knocked the GOP candidate for governor, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, out of the matching funds program.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Williams overpowered the Dodgers from the outset and faced just one batter more than the minimum through five innings.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Even though Dune has an exclusive three-week run in Imax screens, some top studio executives and distribution chiefs believe Dune may move so as to not risk being overpowered by Avengers on opening weekend.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
In some cases, Senators fans are completely overpowered.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The Verde had started brightly, but Charlotte FC’s extra-man onslaught simply overpowered them.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
The area’s been overpowered with the number of screens for the size of the city, but that’s not the reason for the closures.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Saugus overpowered a bigger Lincoln team in rebounding.
—Matt Wagner, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpowered
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Neemias Queta dominated inside against a Bucks team that was playing without two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, racking up 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting, 10 rebounds and four blocks in his second straight double-double.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Huskies were also dominated on the glass, with South Carolina holding a 47-32 advantage.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Her husband said in a statement the family is overwhelmed by community support as the search intensifies.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, the Gophers — making their first NCAA tournament since 2018, and first Sweet 16 since 2005 — were overwhelmed by their Big Ten rival’s size and experience.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Backed by his wife’s wealthy family, Coronado hoped to amass a fortune equal to that of Hernan Cortez, who had brutally subdued the Aztecs.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Francesca is one of the Bridgerton siblings, whose story up until this point has been more subdued.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Leafs overcame a 3-1 deficit with three goals in the third period, including Rielly's snap shot from the high slot that beat Anaheim goalie Ville Husso stick-side to give Toronto a 4-3 lead with three minutes left in regulation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Leafs overcame a 3-1 deficit with three goals in the third period, including Rielly’s snap shot from the high slot that beat Anaheim goalie Ville Husso stick-side to give Toronto a 4-3 lead with three minutes left in regulation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Japanese conquered the Philippines, Guam, Wake Island.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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By the 1770s, Linnaeus had pretty much conquered Europe—all, that is, except for the King’s Garden in Paris, where Georges Buffon, the garden’s director, adamantly rejected his system as arbitrary and artificial.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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The mother of a 7-month-old girl killed by a stray bullet while sitting in her stroller in Brooklyn is devastated by Wednesday's horrific tragedy.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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On May 18, 1980, the north slope of Mount Saint Helens, a volcanic peak in the Cascades Range, was blasted away in an eruption that killed 57 people and devastated an area of approximately 200 square miles.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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So the team subjected the capsule to vibrations in the lab to ensure everything would still work after that kind of extreme shaking.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Olivera also alleged that Mustafa subjected her to ongoing harassment through social media, emphasizing that the situation left her concerned for her safety and her child’s well-being.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The women carried their burden with grace and defeated Notre Dame.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Adam Sykora broke a scoreless tie early in the third period and Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and the New York Rangers defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Sunday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Overpowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpowered. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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