1
as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
the baseball team finally overcame their opponents in the 13th inning
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2
as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
already under stress, she was overcome by news of a death in the family
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Recent Examples of overcome
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
But in her day-to-day life, she isn’t overcome by the question of why her children have autism.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Some who spoke most frankly about their generation’s fears of vulnerability had already managed to overcome their own anxieties to pursue something more serious.
—Molly Langmuir, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2025
And whether or not the Dodgers are able to overcome those struggles and win a repeat World Series championship, some more blockbuster free agent signings are likely ahead.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
But Senate Democrats have blocked approval of the bill in the chamber where a 60-vote majority is needed to overcome a filibuster, and Republicans hold a 53-47 majority.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
But in her day-to-day life, she isn’t overcome by the question of why her children have autism.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Some who spoke most frankly about their generation’s fears of vulnerability had already managed to overcome their own anxieties to pursue something more serious.
—Molly Langmuir, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2025
And whether or not the Dodgers are able to overcome those struggles and win a repeat World Series championship, some more blockbuster free agent signings are likely ahead.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcome
Verb
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The junior quarterback went 5-for-8 passing with 146 yards, while adding 59 yards rushing to go with three total touchdowns as Springfield Central defeated a Catholic Conference nemesis, 28-20.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Cleopatra was born in Alexandria in 69 BC, crowned queen at the age of 18 and died in 30 BC after being defeated by Octavian, also known as Emperor Augustus and the founder of the Roman Empire, during the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Feehan dominated the third and fourth sets to overwhelm the Bishops and earn a bounce-back 3-1 win (25-27, 26-24, 25-8, 25-9) at McIntyre Gymnasium after dropping its first match of the season last week.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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There is a murky risk that old movies will attract old people, who, as a rule, like nothing better than to rummage through their recollections of being overwhelmed by something half a century ago.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This design also eliminates the need for an uncovered straw hole, making the bottle completely leak-free when the lid is locked.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The new California rule requires sellers to list specific features that endanger a house, including combustible roofs, uncovered vents, single-pane windows and vegetation within five feet (1.5 meters) of a building.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To put it into perspective, the structure of Hades II necessitates that players conquer both routes of its story, and multiple times at that to reach the true ending.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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In an attempt to help the elementary schooler conquer his fears, Gee picked him up and tossed him into the water below.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Her journey has brought her to Cloonboo, a town devastated by the Great Famine that ravaged the land between 1845 and 1852.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Related Stories Fans were devastated to hear that Cavill was not going to continue with the series.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bryant formed one of the elite QB/WR duos with Tony Romo, as the two mastered the back shoulder fade.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Blending Bavarian charm with the chocolate-box appeal of the English countryside, The Six Bells’ inspiration lies firmly across the Atlantic, where characterful cottages and rural retreats have long mastered the art of the tucked-away, nostalgic nook.—
Chloe Frost-Smith,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The number of states that have formally abstained from UNGA votes related to Israel – generally seen as passive support for the country – is declining.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Unmanned threats that require faster responses L3Harris tested the passive capabilities using WESCAM MX-Series electro-optical/infrared sensors integrated with Shield AI’s Tracker counter-UAS software to detect multiple classes of unmanned aerial systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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However, by the late 1920s, the river was once again polluted by industrial and human runoff and was deemed unsafe for swimming.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Her vision focuses not on the supernatural tales long associated with the site, but on the systemic injustices that forced workers into unsafe conditions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Overcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcome. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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