OVERSET Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

overset

verb

Definition of overset

as in to topple

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Recent Examples of overset That led to the Saints to overset the edge or overrun the ball carrier, creating huge cutback lanes. — Lance Reisland, cleveland, 23 Dec. 2022 McGovern will often overset shaded defensive linemen, which opens up the inside move for defenders. — John Owning, Dallas News, 1 June 2020 The edge rush can also set up a counter inside move if the tackle continues to overset – as Curry showed here. — Jeff McLane, Philly.com, 26 Jan. 2018

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The tent is still at capacity, only one cake has toppled over, and the viewing public is still sizing up the show’s newest judge, Nigella Lawson.

— Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
This ship, however, did not have the same landing luck as its predecessor, and exploded moments after toppling into the waters.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of topple

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In February 2021, Haitian police arrested a Supreme Court justice and others in the middle of the night, accusing them of plotting to overthrow the president.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Just days before, the TPLF publicly allied with other Ethiopian armed groups aiming to overthrow the federal government.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of overthrow

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The crew of a civilian boat, the Tripiti, rescued four people the day after the boat capsized, the Coast Guard said.

— David Goodhue October 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Weeks later, Harris and his brother went fishing in Suisun Bay, where their boat capsized, and Harris was reported missing.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of capsize

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The bankruptcy filing comes months after the Sacramento County Board of Education overturned Twin Rivers Unified’s decision to revoke the charters, and the district appealed that ruling to the California State Board of Education.

— Chaewon Chung Updated October 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
In September, Wagner heard arguments on Yust’s motion to overturn his convictions.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of overturn

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This rapid movement could reshape ocean currents, upend ecosystems and perhaps even nudge Earth’s magnetic field.

— Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
Later on, his quiet New Year’s celebration is similarly upended by a visit from his walrus buddy, Barnacle.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of upend

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Cleveland used its rushing attack to upset Crenshaw on the road.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
In April, Peruvians, upset by the sharpest monthly inflation spike in the country in more than 30 years, showed how economic anxiety can upend politics and open the door to populists.

— DAN RESTREPO, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

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