overcame

past tense of overcome

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Recent Examples of overcame Dong-hwan also begins to suspect that his father, Yeong-gyu — a blind man who overcame his disability to raise him and become a master artisan — may be guarding secrets of his own. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025 Quarterback Austin Simmons threw for 235 yards as the Rebels overcame a 10-0 deficit. Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025 Akuzawa overcame heart issues, shingles and a climbing injury. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025 Both Erica and the Gorn overcame their antipathy. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025 The dust of Ogunleye, the crooked end of the street, the large canal by my uncle’s shop, the small stream of water that flowed behind our house into the large canal at the other end of the street, the foul smell that overcame the street the first time, the getting used to, the boys. Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025 Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu were among the A-list Plastics, but Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori’s true partnership overcame the glamorous singles invaders. Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Totaling 586 yards of offense and scoring on five consecutive possessions, the Mountaineers overcame an early three-point deficit to rout Tim Albin’s 49ers in front of 35,718 fans. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025 Gómez overcame the three walks in the first to limit the Yankees to just one run in the inning. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcame
Verb
  • The Pitt defeated The White Lotus in the category, though, along Severance, Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise and Slow Horses.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • In-state alog with Miami’s huge win (see above), Fllrida played credibly in a 20-10 loss to 3-LSU, and FIU defeated rival FAU 38-28 in the annual Shula Bowl game.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Many companies and industries are clearly overwhelmed by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence—with a recent Massachusetts Institute of Technology paper suggesting that 95% of generative AI pilot programs had failed among the dozens of companies the researchers surveyed.
    Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In my debut novel, Little Movements, the protagonist, Layla, is overwhelmed by these truths when she’s selected to be the choreographer-in-residence at a prestigious arts institution in rural Vermont.
    Lauren Morrow September 9, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For anyone who loves cooking or has long been intimidated by it, Typhur has designed a future where every meal can be mastered, and every cook can have the power of precision in their hands.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Operating at the Frontier If yesterday’s winners mastered the deal model, tomorrow’s winners will master integration, culture, and execution.
    Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jeffco Public Schools Superintendent Tracy Dorland said she was devastated and angry about the shooting.
    Katie Langford, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
  • June’s death in May 2003 left the music legend devastated.
    Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • By the end of Wednesday’s veto episode, Will, Ashley and Keanu were left on the block after nominee Morgan conquered the BB Comics comp and earned herself safety.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 11 Sep. 2025
  • An athlete with limitless potential With a time that conquered some of the nation’s best at 16, what’s next for Lutkenhaus?
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This just took so much out of me.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • So that trade talks could proceed, America lowered its tariffs against China to a still-high 30%, while China took its rate to 10%.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The senior completed 19 of 26 passes for 142 yards and three TDs as Granada beat Monte Vista 19-7.
    Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Analysts are often effusive in their praise of companies on their earnings calls after results beat expectations or a forecast is particularly impressive.
    Ari Levy, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The show got underway outdoors at Borough Hall with a handful of guests and many more onlookers (the runway was raised, which was a nice touch).
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The actress got her start on PBS' Barney & Friends in 2002.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025

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