Synonyms of overtakes

overtakes

verb

present tense third-person singular of overtake

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• catches
• chases
• reaches
• pursues
• catches up (with)
• overhauls
• surpasses
• passes
• gains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• falls short

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overtakes

In Kurzweil’s version, the singularity involves an unmistakable break in which machine intelligence overtakes humanity and technological progress becomes impossible to predict. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 27 July 2026

But in most cases, the variant with the biggest edge overtakes the population. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026

That figure overtakes the attendance record that has stood since 1995 and places Silverstone ahead of major global race weekends including Melbourne, Austin and Miami. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Then, my wide-reaching smile — much better — overtakes my face. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Devers remains the most important piston in the engine block, but the time might be fast approaching when Eldridge overtakes him. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 5 June 2026

As regenerative agriculture overtakes traditional organic labels in popularity, Lewkowitz highlighted the unique challenges American growers face. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026

That way, no plant overtakes another. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026

If hairy bittercress overtakes your lawn, mow frequently in early spring to remove as many flowers as possible. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026