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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
Finally, in overcoming this vexing moment, the two would establish a painterly repartee that altered the trajectory of their own work and, by extension, modern art.
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Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
But overcoming perceptions that lithium-ion battery technology is inherently dangerous has proven challenging, and developers sometimes fuel mistrust by dismissing residents’ concerns about fire, toxic threats and the industrialization of natural landscapes.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The plot still cries out for a flow chart, but the powerhouse fusion of Michele, Tveit and Christopher, overcoming all obstacles, has made this production one of the seismic events of the Broadway season.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Mascaro is in full control as is his main star for a triumph about overcoming the odds and fighting back against a culture that wants to throw the elderly overboard.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
At just days old, his body is fighting on multiple fronts — recovering from the physical trauma of the tornado, overcoming dehydration and the effects of inappropriate early feeding.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
The Wolves wiped out Denver’s 19-point advantage in Game 2 in mere minutes, as was the case with Denver overcoming Minnesota’s 12-point first-half lead in Game 1.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
The Halos stormed through the playoffs to this franchise's only championship, overcoming a 3-2 series deficit to Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants to win the World Series.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
According to Hao, the Shanghai manufacturing base could become a critical enabler in overcoming this challenge.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
But overcoming perceptions that lithium-ion battery technology is inherently dangerous has proven challenging, and developers sometimes fuel mistrust by dismissing residents’ concerns about fire, toxic threats and the industrialization of natural landscapes.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The plot still cries out for a flow chart, but the powerhouse fusion of Michele, Tveit and Christopher, overcoming all obstacles, has made this production one of the seismic events of the Broadway season.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Mascaro is in full control as is his main star for a triumph about overcoming the odds and fighting back against a culture that wants to throw the elderly overboard.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
At just days old, his body is fighting on multiple fronts — recovering from the physical trauma of the tornado, overcoming dehydration and the effects of inappropriate early feeding.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
The Wolves wiped out Denver’s 19-point advantage in Game 2 in mere minutes, as was the case with Denver overcoming Minnesota’s 12-point first-half lead in Game 1.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
The Halos stormed through the playoffs to this franchise's only championship, overcoming a 3-2 series deficit to Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants to win the World Series.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
According to Hao, the Shanghai manufacturing base could become a critical enabler in overcoming this challenge.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcoming
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Ben Shelton bounced back from disappointment last year by defeating Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 7-5 to win the Munich Open on Sunday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Cargill won the title at Saturday Night’s Main Event in November, defeating Tiffany Stratton.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Thoughtful integration of memorabilia, color, and equipment tells your unique story without overwhelming the space.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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This customizable, striped tote easily transforms a simple base outfit without overwhelming your entire wardrobe.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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Outside of entertainment, mastering these issues will greatly improve humanoid robot utility in things like search and rescue, military use, industrial use, and logistics.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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The online apparel retailer has become a $10 billion-plus e-commerce giant by mastering the art of the supply chain.—
Amanda Mull,
Bloomberg,
15 Apr. 2026
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House Republicans approved the resolution last month despite conservationists’ warnings that the move would lead to devastating pollution in one of the country’s last remaining wild areas.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Two tornadoes ripped through west Michigan on April 14, devastating a family dairy farm in Fenick, releasing hundreds of cows and leaving thousands without power.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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One after another, the avatars of Democratic success in Georgia took the stage Saturday and were greeted like conquering heroes by hundreds of party faithful at the annual Carter-Lewis gala.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Although Beijing has numerous options for conquering Taiwan, the most appealing for the Chinese military would begin with a partial blockade of the island, much like the one Iran imposed on the strait.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Willson Contreras greeted Valdez with a first-inning solo shot to tie the game at 1-1, crushing an 0-2 sinker 394 feet into the Green Monster seats.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Chicago White Sox broke out in a big way offensively Friday, crushing the Athletics 9-2 in front of a sellout crowd of 12,027 at Sutter Health Park.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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On the throw home, Williams advanced to second, beating a tag, and Brown raced home from third to score the third run.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Deni Avdija had 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Blazers, who advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 2021 by beating the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Other officers in the area saw the two men in a struggle and assisted in taking Mullins into custody, according to police.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2026
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Let’s imagine—in a case of truly terrible architectural planning—that there is only one extremely slow elevator, stopping at each floor and taking one minute per floor.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Overcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcoming. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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