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as in to subdue
to bring under one's control by force of arms
the invading army overpowered the countryside with lightning speed
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as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
overpowered by fear of the unknown
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Recent Examples of overpower
Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the Wildcats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.
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CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Cunningham is waiting for a colleague to arrive with a militia of his own before overpowering Jamie and taking over the Ridge.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Oftentimes, the backing track very clearly overpowered his vocals.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The morning may start okay with a little hunger and lower mood, but by later in the day, cravings and emotions can be overpowering.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Cunningham is waiting for a colleague to arrive with a militia of his own before overpowering Jamie and taking over the Ridge.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Oftentimes, the backing track very clearly overpowered his vocals.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The morning may start okay with a little hunger and lower mood, but by later in the day, cravings and emotions can be overpowering.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overpower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpower
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They were abandoned during the Mongol invasion in 1241 and then subdued by the Ottoman empire in 1526.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Worley physically fought the officer who used a Taser to subdue him, an affidavit states.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The kitchen offers tons of storage and a full-height wine display, along with lighting by Lindsey Adelman Studio that adds a contemporary edge without overwhelming the space.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Others warned that Korean entertainment could overwhelm the domestic industry.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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While French and English companies have long dominated the extraction industry in Cameroon, Chinese companies have established a significant presence in recent years, particularly in the gold mining regions of the east.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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It’s been nearly a decade since California voters legalized recreational cannabis, but production and sales remain outlawed in most of the state — and the black market dominates.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Braves couldn’t overcome a poor start from Reynaldo López and saw their six-game winning streak fall by the wayside in an 11-4 loss to the Nationals on Tuesday at Nationals Park.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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That power production has overcome incredibly poor luck so far this season.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Messi celebrated the winning goal in the arms of his teammates, another stadium conquered, with a smile anyone could understand.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Following a week of cold weather, rain, thunderstorms and even a freeze, Saturday brought bright sunshine for more than 2,000 runners aiming to conquer what organizers say is the most grueling half-marathon around.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Apr. 2026
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House Republicans approved the resolution last month despite conservationists’ warnings that the move would lead to devastating pollution in one of the country’s last remaining wild areas.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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The civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces — now in its third year — continues to devastate economic activity, displace millions, and fuel inflation.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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For months, Vince would roll out her limp body in a wheelchair and subject her to various humiliations.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Jones had claimed that the 2012 massacre at the Sandy Hook Elementary School was a hoax and staged and his followers subjected the families to years of harassment and death threats.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Caroline Spadorcia went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs and two RBI as Archbishop Williams (4-3) defeated Latin Academy, 6-3.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Hamadeh was elected to a reliably red West Valley district in 2024 after being defeated by Mayes in 2022.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Overpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpower. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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