Examples of overtake in a Sentence
She overtook the other runners and went on to win the race.
The sign says “No Overtaking.”
Seasickness can overtake passengers when the ship encounters a storm.
Recent Examples on the Web
Danny Boyle is once again directing, after helming 2002’s 28 Days Later, which centered on a man (Cillian Murphy) who wakes up in the hospital to find the United Kingdom overtaken by a zombie plague.
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Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Director William Friedkin, working from William Peter Blatty’s source novel, crafted a slow-burn chamber piece about a precocious 12-year-old girl, Regan (Linda Blair), who is gradually overtaken by an ancient demon and battles a duo of Catholic priests in the climactic finale.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
While videos of dancing and lip-syncing teens were once among the most popular genres on TikTok, they were eventually overtaken by lifestyle and shopping content.
—Louise Matsakis, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2024
Beyond the obvious lures—author readings, panel discussions, and mountains of fresh hardcovers to explore—a collective glee seems to overtake the bookworms who’ve gathered en masse.
—Abbie Kozolchyk, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2024
The Spartans are currently in third with a chance to overtake San Ramon Valley for second with a win on Friday.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
Also in the top 20 were New York at 12 ($2.15 trillion) and Florida at 19 ($1.58 trillion), down one place as it was overtaken by Spain.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Modelo Especial overtook Bud Light in May 2023 amidst a backlash from conservative consumers after the Bud Light brand's collaboration with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to promote a contest for March Madness.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
The Suns still have a chance to overtake the Pelicans for the No. 6 seed to secure an automatic playoff berth.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Director William Friedkin, working from William Peter Blatty’s source novel, crafted a slow-burn chamber piece about a precocious 12-year-old girl, Regan (Linda Blair), who is gradually overtaken by an ancient demon and battles a duo of Catholic priests in the climactic finale.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
While videos of dancing and lip-syncing teens were once among the most popular genres on TikTok, they were eventually overtaken by lifestyle and shopping content.
—Louise Matsakis, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2024
Beyond the obvious lures—author readings, panel discussions, and mountains of fresh hardcovers to explore—a collective glee seems to overtake the bookworms who’ve gathered en masse.
—Abbie Kozolchyk, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2024
The Spartans are currently in third with a chance to overtake San Ramon Valley for second with a win on Friday.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
Also in the top 20 were New York at 12 ($2.15 trillion) and Florida at 19 ($1.58 trillion), down one place as it was overtaken by Spain.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Modelo Especial overtook Bud Light in May 2023 amidst a backlash from conservative consumers after the Bud Light brand's collaboration with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to promote a contest for March Madness.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
The Suns still have a chance to overtake the Pelicans for the No. 6 seed to secure an automatic playoff berth.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Overtake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overtake. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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overtake
verb
over·take
ˌō-vər-ˈtāk 
1
a
: to catch up with
b
: to catch up with and pass by
2
: to come upon suddenly
a blizzard overtook the hunting party
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