Definition of overmatchnext

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of overmatch Both countries are concerned that Chinese, Russian, or North Korean hypersonic weapons, with blistering fast flight speeds, could overmatch existing defenses. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 8 Apr. 2023 The Longhorns easily overmatch the Golden Lions in their return home. Dallas News, 10 Dec. 2022 But the youngest sibling appeared overmatched his first college season, failing to catch a pass while toiling as a run blocker who wore No. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2020 YouTube is filled with reels of the 18-year-old detonating on overmatched high schoolers, dropping out of the sky to pummel shots into the stands and weaving through traffic to score as if defenders were training cones. Nick Moyle, ExpressNews.com, 10 Apr. 2020 See All Example Sentences for overmatch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overmatch
Verb
  • Venus defeated Jennifer Capriati and Serena defeated Martina Hingis in front of a capacity crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
    Lukas Weese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Kangaroos accomplished that goal, defeating Paschal 31-18 and entering district competition on a positive note.
    Gavin Vieck, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Augusto, Marrero, Hernández and countless others have little choice but to figure things out which, in Cuban parlance, means overcoming whatever obstacle is placed in their way.
    Juan Carlos López, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
  • McKee, 75, will also have to overcome simmering anger over a bridge repair project that has dragged on longer than expected.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Extending lifespan dramatically would require mastering many of them simultaneously.
    Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Intentional innovation is the competitive advantage every organization needs to master to withstand disruption and thrive in business today.
    Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Panthers beat Vanderbilt in coach Dell McGee’s third game as coach in 2024, then lost 17 of their next 18 games against FBS opponents.
    Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Two blue and yellow humanoid robots attempted to beat each other up with punches twice as hard as Mike Tyson’s.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Having created this monster, Hansen now has to feed it; going up against Lost, To Catch a Predator needs to best itself every week.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The result—just the latest in a recent flurry of cases where a major technology company has bested American antitrust efforts—raises fresh questions about what will actually succeed in halting Big Tech’s outsized power and influence.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Women have conquered space and awareness, helping to broaden the very concept of leadership.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Mizzou tripped Kansas 42-31 last season in Columbia, went 4-1 against the Jayhawks uninterrupted from 2007-11 at Arrowhead Stadium and also conquered KU 42-17 in 2006 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Overmatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overmatch. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster