overreaches

present tense third-person singular of overreach

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overreaches
Verb
  • The controversy centered on Pulgarín’s age, 34, which many pointed out exceeds the usual standards of other beauty pageants in Colombia, according to US Magazine.
    Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Parents also appreciated that the clever design prevents pieces from getting lost, making this a travel toy that exceeds expectations.
    Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.
    Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This release surpasses the previous oldest whisky record holder, an 81-year-old single malt from the Macallan called the Reach.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Ford had a challenging first half of 2025 with 88 vehicle recalls with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to NHTSA data, which now surpasses the record set by General Motors of 77 recalls for all of 2014, the Detroit Free Press previously reported.
    Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • See video … WATCH CHARLIE HURT – Shutting the government down defeats the whole purpose of the Democratic Party.
    , FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Mighty Bhima, strongest of the Pandava brothers, defeats Duryodhana by breaking his thighs and crushing his genitals with his mace, literally hitting him below the belt.
    Seamus Sullivan September 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, the new fuel cell overcomes this challenge with its lightweight design.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Saginaw’s surge overcomes Boswell The Pioneers of Boswell dominated play in the opening half, building a 21-0 lead that looked rock solid behind a persistent defense and an offense balanced with good running and passing.
    Pat Wheeler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This gambit circumvents the notorious way that measurements destroy quantumness.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
  • But the Free Speech Coalition said companies might still be liable if a user in a state requiring age verification circumvents geographic targeting with a VPN.
    Jasmine Mithani, Them., 3 Sep. 2025
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“Overreaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overreaches. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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