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overmastering

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verb

present participle of overmaster

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overmastering
Adjective
  • The three main changes House Republicans want to make are to ensure immigrants who are in the United States without legal authorization can’t enroll; create work requirements to be on the program; and prevent federal funding from being used for gender transition care.
    Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
  • Harper isn’t devoid of faults, with the two main ones being his defensive focus and inconsistent jump-shooting.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • An adventurous mix of fabrics brings warmth to the primary suite, without overwhelming the space.
    Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
  • That’s overwhelming even for the most experienced investor.
    R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Signet, dominant in bridal jewelry, sees greater potential in the larger fashion segment.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • The opening two days and five games of the Club World Cup have witnessed a 10-goal thumping, a dominant performance from Europe’s champions, struggles for the best from the U.S., passionate fans on the streets and reasonable attendances in the stadiums.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Adjective
  • The June 10 vote by the nation’s largest Protestant denomination represents a doubling down on issues of gender and sexuality as the predominant group of evangelical Christians signals the SBC’s hopes of replicating the successful campaign to overturn Roe v. Wade.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 June 2025
  • The predominant toxin associated with FHB infections in the United States is deoxynivalenol (DON), which is also known as vomitoxin because consumption can cause vomiting.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • Energy is the primary limiting factor to innovation.
    Aya Saed, Time, 17 June 2025
  • Similarly, authorized users (those who aren’t the primary cardholder but are still allowed to make charges on the card) will lose complimentary lounge access.
    Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
    Sindhu Bhaskar, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • Lindell was one of the foremost conspiracy theorists in pushing claims that the election was stolen from Donald Trump.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 June 2025
Adjective
  • The barrage led Israel’s defense minister to overtly threaten Iran’s supreme leader. Israel, meanwhile, struck Iran’s heavy water reactor, part of the country’s nuclear program, which its government insists is meant for peaceful purposes only.
    Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
  • Earlier in the day, Israel’s defense minister threatened Iran’s supreme leader after Iranian missiles crashed into a major hospital in southern Israel and hit residential buildings near Tel Aviv, wounding at least 240 people.
    Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Architecture should play a leading role in determining the right roofing material and color.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
  • Cabrera also reminded industry attendees of the City of Madrid’s annual €3 million ($3.4 million) investment in the audiovisual sector to turn the Spanish capital into a leading European film and TV hub, in common accord with Pedro Sánchez government’s $1.9 billion AV Hub plan.
    Annika Pham, Variety, 14 June 2025
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“Overmastering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overmastering. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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