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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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Layering a buttery blazer over an all-white ensemble and coordinating it with a matching bag instantly brightens the whole outfit without overwhelming it.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Every dish and pairing is thoughtfully curated to awaken the palate without overwhelming it.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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There are a few outfit formulas worth mastering.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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Grilling burgers is a rite of passage—mastering the art of cooking burgers to the right doneness can mark a new level of cooking confidence.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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But Saeta, which has been outfitting the team since coming to its rescue after the country’s devastating 2010 earthquake, has been struggling to keep up with demands, creating an opening for designers and other vendors selling unofficial merchandise.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 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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Her past several albums did not reach the same heights as her biggest releases, and the story around Perry shifted from world-conquering hitmaker to a star on the downswing – one whose latest singles and albums all underperformed, and things weren’t looking up.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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This was Maserati‘s all-conquering factory race car of the mid-1950s and, unquestionably, one of the most beautiful ever built.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
15 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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On Monday, 60 Tao people from Taiwan’s Orchid Island set off on a 111-mile voyage, taking turns to paddle against strong currents to reach the Ivatan people on Batan Island, located in the far north of the Philippines, replicating a journey first thought to have been made more than 4,000 years ago.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Hughton supported Addo at the previous World Cup in 2022 before taking charge of the team for the AFCON in Ivory Coast in early 2024.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Overcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcoming. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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