as in overcame
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Recent Examples of surmounted
Ultimately, however, the Ducks surmounted not one but two two-goal deficits for the second straight game after doing so against Edmonton on Wednesday.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Many people believed this couldn’t be surmounted, and work on the problem largely stopped.
—Michael Moyer, Quanta Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
But as long as money is changing hands, there is an invisible barrier between them and a power differential that can’t be surmounted.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Many people believed this couldn’t be surmounted, and work on the problem largely stopped.
—Michael Moyer, Quanta Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
But as long as money is changing hands, there is an invisible barrier between them and a power differential that can’t be surmounted.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surmounted
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The Stars overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime Saturday night and win their eighth consecutive game — tying a franchise record for the longest win streak.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Hillier also overcame strong winds and cold conditions to post a final round 67 for a 22-under four-round total of 262 at the par-72 Millbrook Resort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Luka Doncic scored 28 points and LeBron James added 24 as the Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 128-104 at home.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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La Jolla, which defeated San Diego, West Hills and Mission Bay to reach the final, scored late to force overtime.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Emily Lazar mastered the record, assisted by Bob DeMaa.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
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Real kabuki actors apply their own makeup — one of the many facets of the art form mastered over countless years of arduous practice — but the production didn’t expect its stars to go to such lengths of method preparation.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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After the 12th and 13th centuries, archaeologists could confirm that nature conquered the settlement, pointing to its abandonment.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Kim clan conquered real demons long ago.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
24 Feb. 2026
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He was involved in the negotiations for Hansen's seat, which took four years to obtain as both NASA and CSA policy priorities had to align on the matter, and funding to be obtained.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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After Williams rallied in the second set to tie it, the 23-year-old Parry, ranked 111th in the world, took control and cruised in the third.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Surmounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surmounted. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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