overran

past tense of overrun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of overran Although the city had previously cleared Columbus Park, RVs and encampments returned and overran the public space. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025 The injury occurred on a foul pop out in which Goldschmidt overran the ball and had to recover to make the catch. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overran
Verb
  • If lots of leaves on the plant are yellowing all at once, your monstera may have been invaded by pests.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Israel’s military invaded Gaza after Hamas’s attacks in October 2023, and more than 60,000 people have died in the region, according to the local health ministry.
    Leon Imber, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The effort this year far exceeded the $300,000 goal, with about $450,000 raised – another record for the foundation created after Carlson died during an ocean rescue in 2014.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
  • In the first quarter of the year, the price of Miami's luxury condos exceeded $1,000 per square foot for the first time in history.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Soiled, Moldy, or Infested Items Clothing or furniture that smells of mildew, has visible stains, or has been stored in a rodent- or insect-infested environment should be discarded, never donated.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
  • And then some of these astronauts get infested with extraterrestrial bugs, and everything becomes extremely gross.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Multiple smoke shops in Connecticut that were raided had been caught selling products to minors.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The charges come after the FBI in June 2022 raided at least three churches associated with the House of Prayer Christian Churches in Georgia and Texas, established just miles from Fort Gordon, Fort Stewart and Fort Hood.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Most preseason projections had Miami in the low 60s for wins, but with 13 games still remaining, the Marlins have already surpassed last year’s total by eight.
    Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
  • During their 27-18 victory over the Commanders at Lambeau Field, however, the Packers surpassed Parsons’ best-case scenario.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When governance meets Goliath For more than a decade, Biglari Holdings and Biglari himself have been plagued by accusations of mismanagement due to ballooning executive pay, stock volatility, and a licensing deal that potentially advantages Biglari personally.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
  • While economic uncertainty has plagued boardrooms this year, some businesses are not putting plans on hold.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Instead of clarity, leaders and teams are often overwhelmed by commentary.
    Jeanne M. Stafford, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • And in moments when a winner did say what was on their mind, the Boys & Girls Club bit overwhelmed them.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Overran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overran. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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