Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overthrew
Verb
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The impact toppled the tree, leaving it lying on top of the Ford Mustang, the CHP reported.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Advertisement The power of social media to foment popular protest is no stranger to Asia, where the internet has been a key driver of popular uprisings that toppled governments in Sri Lanka in 2022 and Bangladesh in 2024, and continue to roil Indonesia today.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although the city had previously cleared Columbus Park, RVs and encampments returned and overran the public space.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
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The injury occurred on a foul pop out in which Goldschmidt overran the ball and had to recover to make the catch.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But Rawlins’ peace of mind is upended when a group of powerbrokers ask him to track down Lutisha James, a woman who Easy has met before – and who knows a secret that will disrupt the detective’s personal life too.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Halston upended the way that women dress, and their designs are still relevant all these years later.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fox’s coverage featured its A-tier battery of Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady calling the action as the Giants were overpowered by the Commanders, plus five other regional pairings.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The fugitive attempted to draw a weapon but was quickly overpowered by Zende’s team.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And Yoonchae Jeung’s knee-high boots and sweetheart neckline almost inverted the proportions of Sophia Laforteza’s structured dress.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Flight remains, but its meaning has inverted.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Instead of clarity, leaders and teams are often overwhelmed by commentary.—
Jeanne M. Stafford,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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And in moments when a winner did say what was on their mind, the Boys & Girls Club bit overwhelmed them.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Will cop’s conviction be overturned?—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Medicare Advantage data published by KFF in January found that nearly 82% of prior authorization denials from 2019 through 2023 were partially or fully overturned upon appeal.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It was razed by the Israeli military months ago.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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What was formerly open pastureland has been razed and graded for home sites.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Overthrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overthrew. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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