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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 strategies aim to do away with piecemeal approaches to overcoming the unique challenges that islands and coastal communities face, offering a comprehensive approach, said Raffaele Fitto, European Commission executive vice president for cohesion and reforms.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
How did overcoming addiction play a role in this album?
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Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The most worthwhile goals in life often require overcoming a fear of uncertainty or failure.
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Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
While new tools like the NWS HeatRisk scale aim to improve public awareness, overcoming ingrained complacency remains a significant challenge.
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Under his leadership Greater Manchester became the first city in England outside of London to bring bus services back under local control, overcoming opposition from transportation companies.
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Nick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
Parker’s not the first to tell students that overcoming adversity is the ultimate rite of passage for successful people.
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Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Biden, who has spoken at length about overcoming drug addiction, claims to be at least $15 million in debt.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
The wounded warrior, overcoming debilitating injuries.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
ABC News,
26 June 2026
How did overcoming addiction play a role in this album?
—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The most worthwhile goals in life often require overcoming a fear of uncertainty or failure.
—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
While new tools like the NWS HeatRisk scale aim to improve public awareness, overcoming ingrained complacency remains a significant challenge.
—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Under his leadership Greater Manchester became the first city in England outside of London to bring bus services back under local control, overcoming opposition from transportation companies.
—
Nick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
Parker’s not the first to tell students that overcoming adversity is the ultimate rite of passage for successful people.
—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Biden, who has spoken at length about overcoming drug addiction, claims to be at least $15 million in debt.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
The wounded warrior, overcoming debilitating injuries.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcoming
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Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63.
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Leviatán has been crowned Valorant Masters London champions, defeating Paper Rex 3-2 in a dramatic grand final.
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This geometric rug adds visual interest without overwhelming your existing furniture and decor.
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Use plants with similar sun and soil needs to complement dahlias without overwhelming them.
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For resistance training, that may mean starting with lighter weights and mastering technique before increasing load.
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Moving beyond self-expression, the goal for McKendrick has become mastering the art of turning private experiences into universal ones.
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Loss of this support, which is said to cover 25% of the center’s operating costs, would have been devastating both financially and reputationally.
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These giant invasive snakes are devastating the Everglades ecosystem by eating through the native food web without any natural predators to keep them in check.
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Olivia Rodrigo Finally Hits the Downloads Chart’s Summit Rodrigo has come very close to conquering the Official Album Downloads chart in the past, but her first two studio LPs missed the throne by just one space.
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For decades, biologists thought that early tetrapods, ancient vertebrates that started conquering the land over 300 million years ago, developed like modern amphibians—beginning their lives as purely aquatic tadpoles and then metamorphosing into terrestrial adults.
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The crushing win followed England's own big win at Lord's and sends the series to a decider in Nottingham starting on Thursday.
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Then the two in the final three holes that sealed the crushing near-miss.
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And while the titular ambulance chaser naturally holds court for six seasons (beating Breaking Bad by one), equally excellent turns by Jonathan Banks and Rhea Seehorn ensure this multi-award-winning series works as both the perfect prequel and a bingeable standalone drama.
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White won by a 2-point margin, beating Shaikh by just under 400 votes.
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.
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Starting at age 10, kids can also sign up as counselors-in-training, helping younger campers in the morning and taking classes with their own age group in the afternoon.
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“Overcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcoming. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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