1
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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2
as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
overpowered by fear of the unknown
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as in dominating
the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control
the overpowering of much of Europe by the Nazis during World War II
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1
as in subduing
to bring under one's control by force of arms
the invading army overpowered the countryside with lightning speed
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2
as in overwhelming
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
overpowered by fear of the unknown
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as in irresistible
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Recent Examples of overpowering
Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
While Skenes made his MLB debut last year after only 12 overpowering minor-league starts, Waldrep was merely mortal in 46 outings in the Braves’ farm system.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
The resonances between their two tales evoke a kind of violence passed down from fathers to sons, but Ray’s mythic sorrows upend and overpower everything else.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2025
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Eos Fragrance Free Body Lotion Many body lotions have overpowering scents that can make anyone's eyes water.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Etzel scored later on a wild pitch — but Tolle retired 15 straight batters after the leadoff hit to conclude his latest overpowering outing.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
While Skenes made his MLB debut last year after only 12 overpowering minor-league starts, Waldrep was merely mortal in 46 outings in the Braves’ farm system.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
On Blanco's left hand is a simple gold wedding band that's overpowered by a massive, glimmering bracelet that complements Gomez's diamond hardware.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
The resonances between their two tales evoke a kind of violence passed down from fathers to sons, but Ray’s mythic sorrows upend and overpower everything else.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The interference has included both jamming—overpowering communications with strong radio signals—and spoofing, which tricks receivers into misreading their location or even the time.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Eos Fragrance Free Body Lotion Many body lotions have overpowering scents that can make anyone's eyes water.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpowering
Noun
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Despite having three new starters on the offensive line, Winchester dictated the pace, which led to a dominating performance from senior captain Gianni DePrimeo, who ran for five touchdowns.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters has set several records over its pop culture-dominating run in the summer.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The entire cast is irresistible, though.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Across from Pop’s Patties, Coco Bred offers another irresistible bite—a soft and slightly sweet coco bread with a topping of your choice.—
Marc Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dry riverbeds, or wadis, that once flowed into or out of the Nile provided land routes of trade, conquest and mining expeditions from the Nile River to the Red Sea.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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That realization became the seed of her writing on slow dating, which reframes love as an unfolding rather than a conquest.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the overwhelming support for the new Gang Suppression Force, many questions remain, including the final costs, which countries will deploy troops, how soon the additional security forces will arrive and the role of the Kenyan troops.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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But stars rely on overwhelming gravitational pressure to force their fusion.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Not long after Scopely set out on this path, then-Disney execs Tim O’Brien and Javier Ferreira joined Driver in his quest for mobile-gaming domination.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Morgan Pope continued her domination of the game and further cemented herself as the favorite to win season 27.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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No one in the White House is in charge of leading the country through the potential next hit from an infectious agent, which could be more deadly than if somebody launched a physical war against us on our own shores.—
Alice Park,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Originally featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, the song brought the crowd to a fever pitch, with its high energy and infectious beat closing out her set in true Cardi style.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Overpowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpowering. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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