overborne

variants also overborn
past participle of overbear

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overborne
Verb
  • How Tielemans overcame early toils is often used as a source of encouragement by new additions who seem peripheral at first.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Her mission is to be an example of overcoming adversity, reminding the world that true success comes from working with love, respect, and shining without dimming the light of others.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has not defeated Barcelona in La Liga play since October 2021.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Oregon defeated Wisconsin 21-7 in front of 58,940 fans at Autzen Stadium.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Amy Schumer has conquered comedy and television.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Nature has been conquered by cellular coverage.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Nicholas is dispatched to find the identity of the owner and locate a telephone.
    David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
  • According to the Cincinnati Fire Department, 37 firefighters were dispatched to the bridge to attempt to rescue him.
    Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Less than 24 hours later, investigators say Lauren Spors beat her mother to death with a rock.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Alabama beat Georgia and Vanderbilt, while the Bulldogs edged Ole Miss.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.
    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The Whisky Highball has become the de-facto national mixed drink of Japan, and the Japanese have, predictably, mastered the art.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The photos were taken outside and in front of what appeared to be an outdoor basketball court.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The flight was diverted to Boston Logan International Airport, and Usiripalli was taken into custody.
    Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Overborne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overborne. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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