as in to catch
to move fast enough to get even with
she had to hurry to overtake her friends, who had forgotten their umbrellas the thunderstorm overtook them suddenly
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Recent Examples of overtake
Verstappen responded soon after exiting Turn 4 on the next lap, slowing to let Russell overtake on the outside — only to accelerate again nearing the apex and running into the side of Russell’s car.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The military parade is expected to overtake parts of the nation’s capital on June 14 to mark 250 years of the U.S. Army.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 28 May 2025
Broadway first overtook the 2018-2019 season grosses in early May.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
However, in 2023, Dr. Pepper overtook Pepsi as the No. 2 bestselling soda on the list.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The military parade is expected to overtake parts of the nation’s capital on June 14 to mark 250 years of the U.S. Army.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 28 May 2025
Broadway first overtook the 2018-2019 season grosses in early May.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
However, in 2023, Dr. Pepper overtook Pepsi as the No. 2 bestselling soda on the list.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtake
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Fans lined up early and made signs to catch a glimpse of the future star.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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On his Instagram Stories, Brady gave fans a glimpse into the father-son duo's time on the water, alongside a selfie of them catching some rays.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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In some tourist regions, emus have been known to chase people for food or become overly familiar – leading to head-butts, pecking or the occasional knockdown.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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But one of his greatest spiritual teachers was a companion who liked to chase ducks and steal Taylor’s underwear — and whose most prestigious award was being honored by a local newspaper as its Pet of the Week.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Other concerns stem from the costs of the project, particularly with the city’s growing budget deficit that could reach close to $100 million in the coming years.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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In that regard, the more pressing issue for its users will be the speed with which Android 16 via One UI 8 reaches their phones.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Overtake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtake. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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