overpowers

verb

present tense third-person singular of overpower
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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2
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 Kara ultimately overpowers Krem and secures the antidote in time to save Krypto, but the emotional climax belongs to Ruthye. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Go for a subtle scent that catches in the breeze rather than overpowers the senses. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 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. — 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 Advertisement Meanwhile, another gaggle of bloodhounds successfully overpowers the bodyguards who have been tasked with keeping So-yeon, aka Geon-woo’s mom, out of Baek-jeong’s clutches. — Kayti Burt, Time, 3 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpowers
  1. dominates
  2. overwhelms
  3. subdues
  4. overcomes
  5. conquers
  6. devastates
  7. subjects
  8. defeats
Verb
  • Victor Diaz Lamich Each summer, the Montreal International Jazz Festival (FIJM) dominates the French Canadian city with hundreds of gigs, many free, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Robot Vacuum and Mop Deals The Roborock Qrevo Edge 2 dominates household grime with an industry-leading 25,000 Pa HyperSuction matched with 8N downward mopping pressure.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of dominates
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  • Furniture that is too large for a room overwhelms it; ensure your furniture is appropriate for your room size and the other pieces in that room.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
  • The visual storytelling is matched by clear, engaging prose that never overwhelms the images.
    — Rebecca Coffey, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of overwhelms
Verb
  • In person, Huang subdues his ironic braggadocio with polite eye contact and rolling belly laughs at his own jokes.
    — Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • El Nino also subdues the hurricane season in the Atlantic because there is so much heat in the Pacific that outcompetes the Atlantic, Berardelli added.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Definition of subdues
Verb
  • Mikel Oyarzabal has four goals, so could yet challenge if Spain overcomes France in the semifinals.
    — James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • By using acoustic detection and ranging (ADAR) technology, the sensor overcomes the blind spots and height limitations of conventional 2D safety systems.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Definition of overcomes
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  • Just one week after one powerhouse tied the other, that match has been broken as Swift once again conquers the tally.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • That doesn’t mean robbing Billy of his shot at prying open Homelander’s skull, but with only a symbolic solution to Trump’s authoritarian rise — love conquers all!
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Definition of conquers
Verb
  • So when the dog is lost in a severe storm that devastates the region and leaves many homeless, an overwhelmed Rose must balance the urgency of her search mission alongside the misfortune of others close to her.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 June 2026
  • Withholding effective treatment for chronic disease devastates lives and drives up healthcare costs.
    — Karen R. Studer, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Definition of devastates
Verb
  • This allows cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and no longer arbitrarily subjects them to traffic control measures designed for other types of vehicles.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • By suspending the implementation of the sanction, the judicial body subjects the person sanctioned to a probationary period of one to four years.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of subjects
Verb
  • The cocktail also remained effective against viral variants known to evade single-antibody treatments, demonstrating that combining two antibodies can overcome resistance that defeats either one alone.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Brazil defeats Japan in the final minute, 2-1 Brazil is through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a last-minute goal broke Japanese hearts in Houston in the first game of the day.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Definition of defeats

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