oversetting

Definition of oversettingnext
present participle of overset

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversetting
Verb
  • This time, the dynamic is inverting.
    Deirdre Bosa,Jasmine Wu, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Try inverting the plant pot over your hand and gently shaking the African violet out.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Iranian diaspora has made its presence felt throughout the three-day gathering, chanting in the convention center halls, sometimes arm-in-arm with the overwhelmingly pro-Trump crowd, and cheering on speakers who support toppling the regime.
    Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
  • There are also concerns that toppling a regime that's been so firmly in control of the country for nearly half a century, with no obvious new administration waiting to take over, could simply create chaos.
    Haley Ott, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • By taking on the condition of a servant, the Son reveals the Father’s glory, overturning the worldly standards that so often distort our conscience.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The tornadoes ranged in intensity from EF-0 to EF-3, damaging or destroying numerous homes and businesses, overturning vehicles and causing widespread power outages.
    Eric Henderson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Rising fuel costs are upending travel and logistics, while tight supplies of other materials from the Middle East, such as fertilizer and helium, could lead to more expensive food and electronics.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
  • And upending the global supply chain has proven costly for businesses and households that are already strained by rising prices.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Frontex patrol boat sank off the tiny Greek island of Kastellorizo after capsizing, the coast guard said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Operators of another boat happened to be on the phone with the Coast Guard checking conditions in the inlet and reported the vessel, the Moonstruck, capsizing, according to The Coastland Times.
    Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Your body works harder to digest sugary drinks, slowing fluid absorption and potentially upsetting an already sensitive stomach.
    Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
  • But after getting a chance to coach at Drake, McCollum began his quick rise up the college basketball ladder, going 31-4 in his first year at Drake and making it to the Round of 32 after upsetting Missouri in the opening round.
    Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The absence of tilting feet might be an ergonomic concern for some, but know that the concrete base lying flat on your desk allows for an ultra-stable typing experience.
    Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
  • In one of the images, Jenner was captured with her eyes closed, smiling broadly and tilting her head back.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Oversetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversetting. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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