1
as in defeating
to achieve a victory over
the baseball team finally overcame their opponents in the 13th inning
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as in overwhelming
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 overcoming
Penix and London, along with Bijan Robinson, have been heavily involved in Atlanta's offense this season, so regardless of who the opponent is missing, overcoming the loss of your starting quarterback and leading pass catcher will be a tough task.
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Cameron Belcher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
But there's also a lot of stories of people overcoming a lot of obstacles, and that's synonymous with what Kayla has done.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
New York grabbed six offensive boards in the third and seven more in the fourth, leading to second-chance opportunities that prevented Boston from overcoming a lopsided second quarter.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 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
Despite the devastating blows to the pitching staff, the Cleveland Guardians rallied to win the American League Central, overcoming a double-digit game deficit in the month of September.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Dealing with adversity and overcoming obstacles is nothing new for Smith, though.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Threw five gutsy innings in Game 7 of the 2019 World Series after overcoming painful spasms in his neck and upper right trapezius.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
He was struck by the videos of the living hostages returning home and reuniting with family, and he was reminded of how Judaism speaks about the concept of overcoming death.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Cameron Belcher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
But there's also a lot of stories of people overcoming a lot of obstacles, and that's synonymous with what Kayla has done.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
New York grabbed six offensive boards in the third and seven more in the fourth, leading to second-chance opportunities that prevented Boston from overcoming a lopsided second quarter.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 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
Despite the devastating blows to the pitching staff, the Cleveland Guardians rallied to win the American League Central, overcoming a double-digit game deficit in the month of September.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Dealing with adversity and overcoming obstacles is nothing new for Smith, though.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Threw five gutsy innings in Game 7 of the 2019 World Series after overcoming painful spasms in his neck and upper right trapezius.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
He was struck by the videos of the living hostages returning home and reuniting with family, and he was reminded of how Judaism speaks about the concept of overcoming death.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcoming
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Behind Wemby's strong contributions, the Spurs also won their first three games, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, and New Orleans Pelicans.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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But then, in the second group phase — consisting of four groups of three, in the first 24-team World Cup — Italy exploded into life despite a very tough draw, defeating holders Argentina and favourites Brazil.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Elderly patients deserve products that soothe without overwhelming.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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There's also the Manhattan Beach Pier that has a small aquarium and adds a unique centerpiece without overwhelming the coastline.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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From canning tomatoes to mastering yeast rises, these culinary arts combine utility with pleasure.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Waiting almost guarantees you’ll be left behind by competitors who are already mastering a technology that will create order-of-magnitude shifts in business models.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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That changed after Inter’s devastating 5–0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final — the worst defeat in the competition’s history.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Sol Price had relinquished his official leadership role, and Robert’s fifteen-year-old son had recently died of cancer, devastating the family.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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And when was conquering ever a good thing?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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These terrorists are going about on a jihad and conquering territories and renaming them accordingly.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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How worried should the Commanders be right now after another Jayden Daniels injury and crushing losses to the Bears and Cowboys the last two weeks?—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Mean Green would rattle off 37 unanswered points in the game’s final 21 minutes, crushing any hopes of a respectable scoreboard.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nikki Reich was scrolling through a story about a Milwaukee woman accused of beating her mother to death with a rock when a photo caught her eye.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Oregon slips a spot after a methodical win against Wisconsin, while Ole Miss flips places with Miami after beating Oklahoma on the road.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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These are especially useful for taking public transport, grabbing a quick coffee, or leaving a small tip at a restaurant.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Despite a remarkable performance against the New York Rangers last week, Stolarz appears to be taking a step back early this season.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Overcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcoming. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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