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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
One lawmaker Lackey’s unofficial bill title wasn’t lost upon was Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, D-Jefferson Park, a lawmaker who has spoken publicly about overcoming systemic barriers in his own life as a Black man and has centered his political career largely on criminal justice reform.
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Andrew Graham
may 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
That’s because the Phillies (29-27) stand as a serious threat in the wild-card races, and overcoming the Dodgers in the West race just isn’t realistic.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Aureliano Buendía’s journey is not that of a hero who triumphs after overcoming obstacles, but that of a figure driven by inner will who is overcome by external coercion.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 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
The truth is that reckoning with the killings requires more than overcoming institutional weakness.
—Patrick Peralta, The Conversation, 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
Her core message was overcoming adversity through leadership based on respect, honor and devotion to duty in the face of day-to-day challenges and high-stakes missions.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Senior Casey Brennan also knew something about overcoming adversity.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Andrew Graham
may 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
That’s because the Phillies (29-27) stand as a serious threat in the wild-card races, and overcoming the Dodgers in the West race just isn’t realistic.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Aureliano Buendía’s journey is not that of a hero who triumphs after overcoming obstacles, but that of a figure driven by inner will who is overcome by external coercion.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 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
The truth is that reckoning with the killings requires more than overcoming institutional weakness.
—Patrick Peralta, The Conversation, 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
Her core message was overcoming adversity through leadership based on respect, honor and devotion to duty in the face of day-to-day challenges and high-stakes missions.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Senior Casey Brennan also knew something about overcoming adversity.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcoming
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After defeating the Netherlands, Team Algeria returned home for a short break.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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After defeating Chwalinska in straight sets, Andreeva took time at the end of her acceptance speech to speak Russian, seemingly in defiance of the vilification due to her ethnic heritage by the tennis governing bodies and opposing players.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Plant your foot and the car gently feeds in torque rather than overwhelming the front tyres.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The trend offers a bold yet intentional way to transform a space without overwhelming it.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
1 June 2026
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Europa-Park has surged in popularity by mastering regional destination tourism, unique cultural programming and showcasing pioneering attractions.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Something that helped Minderman take the next step was mastering the change-up, according to junior catcher Alex Abraham.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 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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Cobra Commander is primarily focused on conquering planet earth, not giving power lunch recommendations, as The Hollywood Reporter tried to get out of him in a voice chat.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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Perfect for conquering your next trail, the Speedgoat 6 is made with aggressive lugs that deliver a ton of traction and stability—they’re actually inspired by the hoof of a goat.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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That legacy includes crushing both hyperinflation and the Maoist insurgents of the Shining Path, who bathed Peru in blood in the 1980s and 1990s.—
Simeon Tegel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Less than two minutes later, Messi lost the ball near the halfway line and a France move ended with a sumptuous, crushing Mbappe volley hitting the back of the net.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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As shoppers gear up for their European summer sojourns, brands are beating the tourist rush and setting up shop across the continent with temporary seasonal stores, beach club pop-ups and limited-time activations to capture the attention and dollars of the high-spending set.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Fujimori, daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, were on the runoff’s ballot after beating 33 other candidates in the vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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