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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
With so much attention on Edwards, Randle and Gobert overpowered the weak Lakers front line in a 4-1 series victory.
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The Verde had started brightly, but Charlotte FC’s extra-man onslaught simply overpowered them.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
South Korea hit four home runs and overpowered the Czech Republic 11-4 in Pool C in the day's second game at the Tokyo Dome.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The area’s been overpowered with the number of screens for the size of the city, but that’s not the reason for the closures.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Saugus overpowered a bigger Lincoln team in rebounding.
—Matt Wagner, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
He would have been overpowered and dragged away.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
This technique really allows the flavor of the green beans to shine without being overpowered, since they are cooked for only a few minutes and are shocked in ice water to preserve their freshness and bright green color.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
The men, who set a fire and overpowered at least two guards, allegedly had the assistance of at least one guard in the Special Incarceration Unit, where inmates with discipline problems spend 23 hours a day in their cells.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The Verde had started brightly, but Charlotte FC’s extra-man onslaught simply overpowered them.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
South Korea hit four home runs and overpowered the Czech Republic 11-4 in Pool C in the day's second game at the Tokyo Dome.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The area’s been overpowered with the number of screens for the size of the city, but that’s not the reason for the closures.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Saugus overpowered a bigger Lincoln team in rebounding.
—Matt Wagner, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
He would have been overpowered and dragged away.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
This technique really allows the flavor of the green beans to shine without being overpowered, since they are cooked for only a few minutes and are shocked in ice water to preserve their freshness and bright green color.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
The men, who set a fire and overpowered at least two guards, allegedly had the assistance of at least one guard in the Special Incarceration Unit, where inmates with discipline problems spend 23 hours a day in their cells.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpowered
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A little speck on the metaphorical Southlake Carroll wall that’s been historically dominated by its eight-time state champion football program.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Its skyline is dominated by corporate high-rises, business hotels, and diplomatic dwellings—the US ambassador's house is a few minutes away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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As Jordan sat, his mother by his side, overwhelmed by the magnitude of what had just happened, the roar of approval reverberating through the auditorium, my body, seemingly flooded with butterflies, appeared to dissolve into the screen.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Strauss leaned into the idea that viewers generally are overwhelmed by streaming platforms that offer dozens if not hundreds of titles but little curation.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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In Virginia, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh opened fire in a classroom at Old Dominion University before ROTC students subdued and killed him.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The students subdued and killed the shooter, said FBI Special Agent in Charge Dominique Evans.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sierra Canyon overcame the loss of Maxi Adams to an ankle injury in the first quarter to defeat Richmond Salesian 78-70.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The win was one of Toronto’s best defensive efforts of the season as the Raptors overcame poor three-point shooting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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It’s been nearly four years since Harry Styles last conquered the pop world with his blockbuster set Harry’s House — and based on the immediate returns for that set’s follow-up, most of his longtime fans are more than willing to follow him from his domicile to the club.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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From Syria, Israel conquered and occupied the Golan Heights; and from Jordan, East Jerusalem and the West Bank of the Jordan.—
Shalom Goldman,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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Fears are growing in the country, already devastated by years of conflict, that Israel may be about to launch a broad invasion of Lebanon's south.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Longtime Joliet resident Kathleen Garthus said other development in the city has left her homeless, and she's devastated to see the pattern continue.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Justice and the Treasury subjected the question of whether the change could be made without congressional action to their gimlet-eyed scrutiny, and turned thumbs-down.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Olivera also alleged that Mustafa subjected her to ongoing harassment through social media, emphasizing that the situation left her concerned for her safety and her child’s well-being.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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In their most recent matchup, UCI defeated the Aztecs, 55-45, at Viejas Arena in the first round of the 2023 WNIT.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Blue Devils defeated Florida, Arkansas, Kansas and Michigan State, among others.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Overpowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpowered. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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