How to Use overpower in a Sentence

overpower

verb

• The delicate taste of the wine was overpowered by the spiciness of the food.
• The police overpowered the man and handcuffed him.
• The troops were overpowered by the stronger enemy forces.
• She was able to overpower her attacker.
• His personality overpowers everyone else's.
• In the end, Iowa overpowered Louisville, 97-83, to advance to the Final Four.
  — Talya Minsberg, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2023
• But Uribe Cruz was able to overpower Noe and choked him, Ramos added.
  — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2022
• Zach Wilson and the Jets were overpowered by the Cowboys.
  — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2023
• Finish a whiskey for too long and the wood might overpower it, too short and the meaning is lost.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2022
• For example, the hues in the sky and flowers to the sides of the runway seek to enhance, but not overpower, the show.
  — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022
• The scents are great and fill a room without overpowering it.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2023
• Alcantara overpowered the Reds for most of the game, but Fraley’s home run kept the Reds in the game against one of the best starters in baseball.
  — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 13 May 2023
• Members of the crowd then appear to turn and overpower the gunman.
  — Rhoda Kwan, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022
• The train on the number cascaded perfectly and didn’t overpower the rest of the look.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 28 Nov. 2023
• The emperor died by suicide as the British overpowered his forces.
  — Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 May 2023
• But the sound of more than a dozen drums beaten in unison thunders in and out of the center, overpowering it all.
  — Elizabeth Myong, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
• Joel is able to overpower the raider and break his neck, but not before being stabbed with the jagged, broken handle of the bat.
  — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2023
• Worried menswear would overpower her, D’Ara used to shy away.
  — Erika Veurink, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2023
• But the idea that the Dodgers can overpower opponents at will certainly took a hit.
  — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022
• This rating also covers the scent and whether or not the tester felt the scent (if any) was overpowering or pleasant.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
• In a way, this was always Crosby’s mission—to overpower darkness, to sing it away.
  — Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2023
• Keep in Mind This is a layered candle, which may be too overpowering for some.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
• This is a cask finish that has not gone overboard and does not overpower the core identity of the bourbon.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2022
• If a moment comes where they’re overpowered, their shipmates will help them out, and vice versa.
  — Charles Solomon, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2023
• Men tend to want a fragrance that lasts all day without overpowering the room.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024
• The scent was lovely and long-lasting but not overpowering.
  — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2023
• Scented with citrus and musk, this room spray from Magnolia (in the Linen scent) is a light, clean smell that doesn’t overpower but still lasts a good long time.
  — Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
• Defensive tackle Travis Jones overpowered blockers in one-on-one drills and flashed with a run stuff on the second day.
  — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2023
• Well, Cinco de Mayo is when Mexico is able to overpower France in 1862.
  — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022
• That’s a hefty proof but not overpowering, and the flavor is sweet, spicy, and altogether tasty.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024