1
as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
the baseball team finally overcame their opponents in the 13th inning
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2
as in to overwhelm
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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as in uncovered
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Recent Examples of overcome
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
Meanwhile, a college in the U.K. has now stepped up and started offering classes on making and taking phone calls to help Gen Z overcome this fear.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Like many families turning to homeschooling because of learning needs, there were new challenges to overcome.
—Sixteen Ramos, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
After all, the mission of the Kadampa Meditation Center Miami — a modern Buddhist center housed above the shuttered Lotus Garden restaurant on Miracle Mile — is to help people develop inner peace and overcome unhappiness.
—Lauren Costantino
updated July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
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Adjective
But that wasn’t enough to overcome Springer, whose eighth-inning homer against Luke Weaver served as the dagger.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
Meanwhile, a college in the U.K. has now stepped up and started offering classes on making and taking phone calls to help Gen Z overcome this fear.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Like many families turning to homeschooling because of learning needs, there were new challenges to overcome.
—Sixteen Ramos, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
After all, the mission of the Kadampa Meditation Center Miami — a modern Buddhist center housed above the shuttered Lotus Garden restaurant on Miracle Mile — is to help people develop inner peace and overcome unhappiness.
—Lauren Costantino
updated July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcome
Verb
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The Italian became the first man or woman from her country to defeat a top-3 seed at Wimbledon since the Open Era began in 1968.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Unlike other characters that need to jump on enemies to defeat them, DK can throw an endless stream of haymaker punches in all directions and can even rip chunks of rock and the ground itself out to throw with precision.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Still, on a partly sunny Saturday under a flood watch, dozens of volunteers overwhelmed a site near the Round Mountain Baptist Church outside of Leander, forcing traffic to a standstill as emergency personnel actively searched for missing people.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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Inside, a black and grey cat thrashes around, overwhelmed.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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While synthetic wicker furniture is built to take the elements, wicker pieces woven from natural materials are porous and are not meant to be left out in uncovered areas.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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In return, taxpayers received a 90% conviction rate, over 2,600 investigations initiated, more than $1.2 billion in asset seizures, $1.7 billion in restitution, and $9 billion in uncovered fraud.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Apparently, love can conquer not only death but also slapstick action comedies about little kids brutalizing burglars.—
Drew Mackie,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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For me, that meant a heavy dose of meditation (including a silk hammock sound bath), a class about conquering fear, an introduction to wheel pottery, and several workout classes, leaving plenty of time for treatments and relaxation at the Life in Balance Spa.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Hill Country was devastated by flash flooding on July 4 after torrential downpours caused the Guadalupe River to rise to near 30 feet.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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John Tufts The Grand Canyon North Rim, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, has been devastated by the Dragon Bravo wildfire.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Rather than trying to master multiple AI platforms, teachers can start with one tool and thoroughly explore its capabilities.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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After a spa treatment or a dip in the ocean, guests can learn how to string fragrant plumeria leis or master the art of hula in open-air pavilions.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The same goes for using passive language or not taking ownership of what went wrong.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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Meet your new manager: software that watches, scores, and reports Modern AI systems are no longer passive dashboards.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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For example, using Sentinel's canine abilities to identify any unsafe obstacles in the plant to prevent injuries.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
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At that time, the home was declared an unsafe structure and was set for demolition, Toussaint said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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“Overcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcome. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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