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as in to subdue
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 to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
overpowered by fear of the unknown
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Recent Examples of overpower
Pickled Fresnos punch up the dish with a nice bit of briney tang that’s followed by a warming spice that isn’t overpowering but keeps you coming back for more.
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Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
From airy mesh fabrics to sleek, low-profile shapes, this season’s trending shoes have a way of elevating an outfit without overpowering it.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
In the same group, Switzerland overpowered Bosnia-Herzegovina, 4-1, on a flurry of second-half goals.
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Mark Hodge,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Cam Schlittler struck out 13 in six overpowering innings for his first double-digit strikeout game in the regular season, and the New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Friday night.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for overpower
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
From airy mesh fabrics to sleek, low-profile shapes, this season’s trending shoes have a way of elevating an outfit without overpowering it.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
In the same group, Switzerland overpowered Bosnia-Herzegovina, 4-1, on a flurry of second-half goals.
—
Mark Hodge,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Cam Schlittler struck out 13 in six overpowering innings for his first double-digit strikeout game in the regular season, and the New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Friday night.
—
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpower
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Upon their return, most ended up in countries that were invaded and subdued by the German army.
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Over a decade, more than 1,000 people have died across the country after police subdued them through means not intended to be lethal, such as physical holds, Tasers and body blows, an investigation led by The Associated Press found.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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But the ownership group is overwhelmed by left-wing politics.
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Hong Kong/Hangzhou/Beijing — When humanoid robots dominated the stage of last year’s Spring Festival Gala with sleek dance routines, Ai Lin saw more than a spectacle.
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Brazil has dominated possession but has not turned that into opportunities to score.
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Rather than be benched, Devers batted cleanup, overcame an 0-for-3 start, and singled up the middle in the seventh to score Bryce Eldridge, who narrowly beat a tag at the plate for a 3-1 lead.
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Its highly specialized strategy likely evolved to take advantage of the ant’s natural aggression and then overcome its defenses; the slingshot mechanism flings the ant from the foraging trail, reducing the risk that the spider will be swarmed by other workers, the researchers hypothesized.
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But Alexca, a bubbly toddler who giggles and runs about, has conquered her grandmother’s heart.
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Shooting in August, the film follows Asa Jones, a girl from Louisiana who wants to conquer the world of girls’ basketball.
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The project has sparked outrage because of the location’s pristine nature and unique habitat that would be irreversibly devastated, according to environmentalists.
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BangkokReuters — The family of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase in Pattaya said they were devastated by her death, for which an Australian man has been arrested and charged with murder.
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This particular issue has to do with Washington state provisions that allow shelters to refuse to notify parents when minors are seeking gender-affirming care if the shelters conclude that the parents might subject the child to abuse or neglect.
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Other states are subjecting their wealthiest residents to new income taxes, rather than taxing assets.
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Huffines defeated Kelly Hancock, a longtime Abbott ally who the governor appointed to the seat in July.
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In the early matchups, Ecuador upset Germany, Ivory Coast beat Curaçao 2-0, the Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1, and Japan and Sweden tied 1-1.
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“Overpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpower. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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