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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overset

Verb

Photos of festival damage, showing vendors’ tables, tents and supplies toppled and strewn across Independence Square, appeared across social media.

— Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
Great athletes experience it more keenly than most in their sunset years; ultimately, no one can topple it.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of topple

Verb

Both Bam and Giannis, especially Giannis, have thrived on those inverted [pick-and-rolls] when the guy screening for them is a shooter.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Maresca’s solution was to push Fernandez upfield into the left pocket and invert a full-back into deep midfield next to Caicedo, as well as slowing Chelsea’s possession play to keep the team more compact and better able to manage counter-attacks.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of invert

Verb

Saturday in Atlanta, the latest coach from Auburn to attempt to overthrow the reign of Kirby Smart and Georgia will begin his term in earnest.

— Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The failure to overthrow Iran’s regime or destroy its nuclear program, meanwhile, has undermined faith in the United States’ ability to project power effectively.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of overthrow

Verb

The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea -- A tugboat capsized and sank off South Korea's southeastern coast on Wednesday, leaving one crew member dead and six others missing, the coast guard said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Colescott looks at the moment after the ship has fallen apart, when the ship has capsized and people are in the water.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of capsize

Verb

But if the stay is lifted or overturned, USPS would require states to submit lists of mail ballot recipients and get approval for envelope and ballot designs with individualized barcodes.

— Peter Weber, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Bans can last five to 10 years, and some have been successfully overturned in court, lawyers say.

— Daniel Estrin, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of overturn

Verb

While Danny uncovers Chad's secret early on in the season and helps keep his secret, Ricky doesn't find out until the finale -- a revelation that upends their friendship and leaves audiences wondering where the two stand.

— Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
In 2008, controversial comments from Barack Obama’s former pastor Jeremiah Wright threatened to upend Obama’s bid for the White House.

— Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of upend

Verb

Appalachian State received $400,000 to visit Michigan in 2007 and delivered the most famous upset the sport has seen.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The jury instructions were given following a sidebar between Sullivan and the attorneys, which apparently upset Reddington.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026