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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
  • The students led those protests before challenging and defeating Vucic at the early ballot on Sunday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The Milwaukee Brewers capped a dominating October on Wednesday night by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 of the World Series.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Tested on three below-knee amputees, this technique could overcome the limitations of current muscle-signal systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • This front row seat to past moments — including some that involve Ethan — leads Hannah to reflect, break out of her comfort zone and overcome her fear of failure.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The rowers must master not only the precise movements required to maintain the fleet formation of five columns and three lines, but also the traditional boat songs performed during the procession.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Tarte’s Face Tape Foundation has mastered the full-coverage look without appearing cakey.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This was the teams’ first meeting at T-Mobile Arena since Arizona beat UCLA in the 2023 Pac-12 tournament final for the second year in a row.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • With quarterback Baker Mayfield going 0 for 3 passing, Tampa Bay beat the Atlanta Falcons, 16-0, producing one of the NFL’s strangest box scores in decades — and winning a game in a manner that had essentially disappeared from modern football.
    — Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Witt, 26, was bested by Tampa Bay Rays standout Taylor Walls.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Sheila Chepkirui bested defending champ Hellen Obiri to win her second women’s race at the 2026 New York City marathon Sunday.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Life can often feel like your own private mountain to conquer.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But Green Bay also has conquered two teams that beat the Panthers, with wins over both Chicago and Tampa Bay.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Overmatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overmatch. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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