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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
The barriers our students face have changed over the years, but our commitment to overcoming them remains the same as always.
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Albert D. Mosley, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Rather than scaling software, their approach focuses on overcoming physical bottlenecks—verified by the laws of physics—to build the foundational architecture for the broader space economy.
—Alexandra Vidyuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Teammates also developed strong bonds from playing such an ambitious schedule and overcoming adversity.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
After overcoming a spinal injury in the 2025 season, Smith will look to serve as the catalyst in their latest finals appearance.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026
Getty Images The New York Knicks won Game 4 of the NBA Finals, 107-106, overcoming a 29-point deficit to pull off the largest comeback in Finals history and stun the San Antonio Spurs.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 11 June 2026
After overcoming a primary challenge from California Governor Ronald Reagan, Ford narrowly lost re-election to Jimmy Carter, probably because of 1his brave Pardon of Richard Nixon.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Global shipments of clean-energy products reached a record $479 billion in 2025, overcoming major headwinds to cross-border trade.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Miami didn’t end up overcoming the odds, sticking with the 13th overall pick in the June 23-24 NBA Draft.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Albert D. Mosley, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Rather than scaling software, their approach focuses on overcoming physical bottlenecks—verified by the laws of physics—to build the foundational architecture for the broader space economy.
—Alexandra Vidyuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Teammates also developed strong bonds from playing such an ambitious schedule and overcoming adversity.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
After overcoming a spinal injury in the 2025 season, Smith will look to serve as the catalyst in their latest finals appearance.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026
Getty Images The New York Knicks won Game 4 of the NBA Finals, 107-106, overcoming a 29-point deficit to pull off the largest comeback in Finals history and stun the San Antonio Spurs.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 11 June 2026
After overcoming a primary challenge from California Governor Ronald Reagan, Ford narrowly lost re-election to Jimmy Carter, probably because of 1his brave Pardon of Richard Nixon.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Global shipments of clean-energy products reached a record $479 billion in 2025, overcoming major headwinds to cross-border trade.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Miami didn’t end up overcoming the odds, sticking with the 13th overall pick in the June 23-24 NBA Draft.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcoming
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After defeating fellow American Kyle Daukaus, fighter Bo Nickal praised the president.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Cardenas is currently running for re-election to the Board of Review, and won the Democratic primary in March, defeating former Friends of the Parks executive director Juanita Irizarry.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Tennis courts, a dedicated pickleball court, fitness center, swimming pool, whirlpool tub, private garage parking and a residents-only clubhouse keep the lifestyle fully supported without overwhelming the setting.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Overall on Wednesday, the Giants’ defense was dominant, with Abdul Carter, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Dennard Wilson’s secondary blitzes, Arvell Reese and Jevon Holland and others overwhelming Jaxson Dart’s offense.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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One of them is to raise the proportion of students mastering Math I – usually taken the freshman year of high school but also taken by some middle schoolers and older high school students.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Just under 300,000 years from the moment Homo sapiens appeared in Africa, the species had encircled Earth, mastering desolate deserts and frozen wastelands and all the temperate climes in between.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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The British government refused to subsidize food prices or restrict exports of Irish agricultural goods, further devastating the island.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The carp have already shifted Mississippi River ecosystems by crowding out native fish, devastating some areas.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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New historical research suggests that one of the most legendary cities in history did not start out as a conquering warrior state — poking a hole in its founding myth.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Some people think, oh, the show’s about true romance, true love conquering it all.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Housing is too expensive, gas is at $5 a gallon, and student debt is crushing an entire generation of young people.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The first day of what is expected to be the biggest World Cup in women’s cricket history saw the spotlight shift away from Ben Stokes and a West End nightclub to a West End musical and a crushing victory for an England side aiming for this to be their Lionesses or Red Roses moment.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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Kane looked laboured and lost at Euro 2024 but England should be getting the best version of him in the coming weeks, which gives them a chance of beating any opponent.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Renard led the team in the 2022 World Cup, famously beating Argentina 2-1 in the group stage.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The Portugal Football Summit — organised by the Portuguese Football Federation and taking place 23–25 September in Oeiras — brings together the game’s leading voices on football business, leadership and the future of the sport.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Aftermath is a special bonus episode taking place after the reunion and will air next week.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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“Overcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcoming. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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