as in caught
to move fast enough to get even with
she had to hurry to overtake her friends, who had forgotten their umbrellas the thunderstorm overtook them suddenly
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Recent Examples of overtaken
In China, micro-dramas have overtaken theatrical.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
However, the Red Bull RB21's superior pace meant Norris was soon overtaken by the four-time world champion, who then pulled away and maintained a considerable gap of over five seconds for most of the race.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The introduction of the frothy topping coincided with the rising popularity of iced coffee and other cold drinks, which have overtaken Starbucks' hot beverage orders, no matter the season.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
In Marvel Zombies, after the Avengers are overtaken by a zombie plague, a desperate group of survivors discover the key to bringing an end to the super-powered undead, racing across a dystopian landscape and risking life and limb to save their world.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Research firm Jato Dynamics first reported that BYD had overtaken Tesla’s European sales in April.
—Ryan Hogg, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
As more women funnel into AI-proof industries like health care, men are still on the hunt for jobs in tech and financial services slowly being overtaken by automation.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
While tungsten has historically been measured by its industrial performance and price, market logic has now been overtaken by security logic.
—Robert Ginsburg, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The things and feelings that used to be fresh have now been overtaken by words.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
However, the Red Bull RB21's superior pace meant Norris was soon overtaken by the four-time world champion, who then pulled away and maintained a considerable gap of over five seconds for most of the race.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The introduction of the frothy topping coincided with the rising popularity of iced coffee and other cold drinks, which have overtaken Starbucks' hot beverage orders, no matter the season.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
In Marvel Zombies, after the Avengers are overtaken by a zombie plague, a desperate group of survivors discover the key to bringing an end to the super-powered undead, racing across a dystopian landscape and risking life and limb to save their world.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Research firm Jato Dynamics first reported that BYD had overtaken Tesla’s European sales in April.
—Ryan Hogg, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
As more women funnel into AI-proof industries like health care, men are still on the hunt for jobs in tech and financial services slowly being overtaken by automation.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
While tungsten has historically been measured by its industrial performance and price, market logic has now been overtaken by security logic.
—Robert Ginsburg, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The things and feelings that used to be fresh have now been overtaken by words.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtaken
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Kirk’s zeal caught the attention of Bill Montgomery, a businessman and Tea Party activist, who urged him to forgo college and dedicate himself fully to political organizing.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since 1986, employers have required to verify workers' eligibility to work, and can be fined or jailed if caught knowingly breaking the law.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bergert was chased early as the Royals lost 10-2 to the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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An interesting take because for the most part, the USA chased the game, particularly in the first half.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Overtaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtaken. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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