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as in dominated
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 overwhelmed
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
overpowered by fear of the unknown
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Recent Examples of overpowered
Okongwu is switchable on defense, but he can be overpowered by bigger, stronger centers around the basket.
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Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
On Tuesday, more stocks gained ground within the S&P 500 than fell, but tech companies overpowered gains elsewhere.
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Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
23 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
Eventually, Nomkhitha’s exhaustion and fury at having her home violated overpowered her fear.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Garnished with a Sour Punch Straw, half a strawberry, a cherry and chamoy sauce, the aftertaste of liquor is overpowered by the cold, smooth texture of the treat.
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Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
But once again, the Thunder’s depth showed up and overpowered the Spurs.
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Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Despite the victim being over 6 feet tall, Abdela and Vasquez overpowered him and reportedly stabbed him over 30 times, slashing his throat and puncturing his heart six times, prosecutors said.
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Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
This is an excellent and flavorful barrel-proof bourbon that is never overpowered by heat and alcohol, and has become a fan favorite and collectible whiskey over the years.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
On Tuesday, more stocks gained ground within the S&P 500 than fell, but tech companies overpowered gains elsewhere.
—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
23 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
Eventually, Nomkhitha’s exhaustion and fury at having her home violated overpowered her fear.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Garnished with a Sour Punch Straw, half a strawberry, a cherry and chamoy sauce, the aftertaste of liquor is overpowered by the cold, smooth texture of the treat.
—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
But once again, the Thunder’s depth showed up and overpowered the Spurs.
—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Despite the victim being over 6 feet tall, Abdela and Vasquez overpowered him and reportedly stabbed him over 30 times, slashing his throat and puncturing his heart six times, prosecutors said.
—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
This is an excellent and flavorful barrel-proof bourbon that is never overpowered by heat and alcohol, and has become a fan favorite and collectible whiskey over the years.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpowered
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Phillies starter Zack Wheeler dominated — with help from center fielder Derek Hill, whose jaw-dropping catch robbed Juan Soto of a home run — to spoil interim manager Andy Green’s in-dugout Mets debut.
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France has largely dominated, controlling 68% of possession and creating a whopping seven shots on goal.
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In a world often overwhelmed by heartbreak and division, the story confirms that love has a way of continuing on.
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Knicks fans nearly overwhelmed it before the floats arrived.
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Bland appeared subdued during the proceedings and at times struggled to keep her eyes open as prosecutors delivered their opening statements.
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This set is subdued and classic, yet still ideal for the season.
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In a rematch of the WNBA’s first-ever game from June 21, 1997, the Sparks overcame a 17-point Liberty lead, all while celebrating the inaugural matchup — and iconic alumni — that changed women’s sports forever.
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Leviatán were arguably considered underdogs in all these matches, but overcame the odds to make the final and set up a rematch against Paper Rex.
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Alexander the Great conquered it in 332 BCE after building a causeway to what had been considered an impregnable island fortress.
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The collection plays into the brand’s Hollywood roots and the film’s plotline, which looks at the Minions conquered Hollywood in the 1920s and became silent film stars.
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It was held just 22 years after the Great Chicago Fire devastated the city, but Chicago was determined to dominate the world stage.
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The South Florida community — home to the largest Venezuelan diaspora in the United States — is rallying to deliver humanitarian aid to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes devastated the country Wednesday evening.
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To address these concerns, Orange House has subjected its detergent to rigorous safety evaluation.
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For an entire weekend, these architects lived and hung out together while scientists subjected them to a litany of personality tests.
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Earlier in the episode, when Daemon and the Rivermen defeated the Lannisters, Ser Simon rewarded them with wine from the cellars.
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Against the odds, our founders defeated a monarchy and created what would become the richest, freest, and most powerful country the world has ever seen.
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