as in catches
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 overtakes
Another task, another job, becomes unavoidable when an explosion of cats and kittens overtakes the property.
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Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
While the film is filled with incredible gay kisses, my personal favorite remains when Ennis and Jack reunite for the first time; there’s nothing giddier than the full-body passion that overtakes you after being reunited with your long-distance true love after months — or years — or longing.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Staying competitive as Gen Z overtakes the workforce means listening, learning and evolving constantly.
—Gisela Carere, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Set in a small town in King’s home state of Maine, The Mist follows a group of characters who take shelter in a grocery store when a mysterious fog filled with eldritch monsters overtakes the town.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Pete doesn't get far before the cold overtakes him.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Kyle Schwarber overtakes Shohei Ohtani on the Great Race!
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Authorities want people to leave before seawater overtakes Highway 12, the main road connecting a long string of North Carolina communities.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Aug. 2025
As the beauty cycle continues, Paris Fashion Week overtakes award show season this week, inviting celebrities to the front row for gag-worthy, high fashion moments.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
While the film is filled with incredible gay kisses, my personal favorite remains when Ennis and Jack reunite for the first time; there’s nothing giddier than the full-body passion that overtakes you after being reunited with your long-distance true love after months — or years — or longing.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Staying competitive as Gen Z overtakes the workforce means listening, learning and evolving constantly.
—Gisela Carere, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Set in a small town in King’s home state of Maine, The Mist follows a group of characters who take shelter in a grocery store when a mysterious fog filled with eldritch monsters overtakes the town.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Pete doesn't get far before the cold overtakes him.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Kyle Schwarber overtakes Shohei Ohtani on the Great Race!
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Authorities want people to leave before seawater overtakes Highway 12, the main road connecting a long string of North Carolina communities.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Aug. 2025
As the beauty cycle continues, Paris Fashion Week overtakes award show season this week, inviting celebrities to the front row for gag-worthy, high fashion moments.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtakes
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From this point of view, Xidan Books may seem to suffer from comparison with the Zhongshuge chain, whose outlets are drawing increasing numbers of Beijing readers thanks to interior design that catches the eye and spurs a desire to linger at length.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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But there are specific pointers for ensuring your trap catches the intruder.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes throws as New York Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux chases him Sunday.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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In the video, Hilton’s 2-year-old son Phoenix can be seen giggling as the puppy playfully chases him around the room while 22-month-old sister London looks on.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Young children have to use spacers, holding chambers that allow the patient to breathe in the medication slowly so more of it reaches the lungs, and a spacer would hinder a dry-powder inhaler’s effectiveness.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Yuka’s voice reaches far beyond her office walls.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Overtakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtakes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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