1
as in dominates
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 overwhelms
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
overpowered by fear of the unknown
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Recent Examples of overpowers
However, the unique culture of our city often overpowers these inhibitions, and the sight of NYPD officers patrolling as modern-day knights on horseback is a reassuring testament to that strength.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
That’s because the Athletics are scheduled to start Luis Severino, who overpowers righties.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
At 6-4, Kone is a bouncy wing who overpowers defenders with brute strength and agile footwork.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
When the woman exits, her assailant throws her to the ground, rips off her clothes and overpowers her.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
But a dollop of ’95 alt-rock sweetness almost overpowers it.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
With most rose fragrances, the rose basically overpowers the whole thing, and this one splits the focus.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Nov. 2025
Nonetheless, her ex’s rage overpowers everything else.
—Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
Spinach is green because its chlorophyll content overpowers the orange pigment from beta-carotene.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
That’s because the Athletics are scheduled to start Luis Severino, who overpowers righties.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
At 6-4, Kone is a bouncy wing who overpowers defenders with brute strength and agile footwork.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
When the woman exits, her assailant throws her to the ground, rips off her clothes and overpowers her.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
But a dollop of ’95 alt-rock sweetness almost overpowers it.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
With most rose fragrances, the rose basically overpowers the whole thing, and this one splits the focus.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Nov. 2025
Nonetheless, her ex’s rage overpowers everything else.
—Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
Spinach is green because its chlorophyll content overpowers the orange pigment from beta-carotene.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpowers
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The rapid development of AI, which now dominates so much public discussion, will surely be as transformative as the development of the steam engine or electrical power in earlier times.—
Jed Perl,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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High tide gives you the ethereal, hovering-on-water moment that dominates travel feeds.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Krasnoff, for her part, is watching to see whether the pageantry of the World Cup eventually overwhelms the political noise.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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There aren’t any magic words that will dissuade someone from pursuing a self-destructive path, and there’s no telling whose words mattered most to Robby today, tomorrow, or whenever the darkness overwhelms him.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Royd subdues and binds her before taking off to restore the power.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
13 Nov. 2025
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For those who are more into curves than angles, the Bialetti Moon takes all the functional elements of the moka stovetop espresso maker and subdues them with a rounded stainless steel silhouette.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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This proprietary approach overcomes challenges of surface treatment and dispersion associated with the material.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Leo consistently overcomes challenges such as low light, rapid movement, and split second moments to produce sharp, compelling images.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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They're initially separated, because of John's military job that took him away from his family for so long, but their expedition brings them closer again, reminding them that love conquers all – even when you're lost in space.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Cruise down Market Street—skimming past buzzing tech hubs—while your autonomous vehicle conquers steep hills and tight turns with uncanny precision.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Florida’s citrus industry has been in a steady decline the past 25 years because of Huanglongbing (also known as HLB and citrus greening disease), a bacterial disease that devastates citrus trees.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Kyiv residents endure long daily blackouts as Russia devastates the power system, leaving tower block dwellers freezing in apartments with no heat or light.—
Derek Gatopoulos,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2026
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The legislation subjects companies in violation to a civil penalty of up to half a million dollars, and allows victims to seek damages.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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And unfortunately, life has carried on as usual elsewhere in Gilead, which subjects its women to the same degree of brutal, misogynistic repression.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
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On the back of four Premier League defeats in a row and a squad pockmarked by injuries, some kind of change was required.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Al Gore defeats George W Bush to become the 42nd President of the United States.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Overpowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpowers. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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