overbear

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈber How to pronounce overbear (audio)
Definition of overbearnext
as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over that year the football team simply overbore opponent after opponent with steamroller ruthlessness

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Recent Examples of overbear Paired with white fixtures and minimal accessories, the look is polished, not overbearing. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2023 People throw around the term loosely to describe those who are self-absorbed, entitled and manipulative – from overbearing parents to destructive exes. — Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023 Speaking of hope, I was quoted in this Harper’s Magazine piece by Kyle Paoletta, who makes the case that some climate journalists have swung from overbearing doom-ism to overzealous optimism. — Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2023 That includes grand jurors, whose constitutional function is to be the citizen’s protection against overbearing prosecutors, making sure there is sufficient evidence before someone is stigmatized by a formal criminal accusation. — Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 23 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for overbear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overbear
  1. overcome
  2. defeat
  3. master
  4. take
  5. best
  6. beat
  7. conquer
  8. subdue
Verb
  • Both Banchero and Wagner, who started alongside Cory Joseph, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Wendell Carter Jr., were able to overcome the defensive attention from the Kings and attack the basket with ease.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Recognizing these challenges is the first step toward overcoming them.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • Out of Spokane Regional 1, No. 1 overall seed UCLA advances to their first Final Four in program history in the modern era after defeating No. 3 LSU, 72-65.
    — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Orange County officials pitched a sales tax increase to voters that was soundly defeated in 2022.
    — Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of defeat
Verb
  • To learn even more about the Omnibus changes and how an ERP-centric system can benefit your business, read SAP’s latest white paper on mastering CSRD here.
    — Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Egwene trains to master Tel'aran'rhiod while Mat's group pursues Liandrin's Black Ajah.
    — Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of master
Verb
  • Some people with type 2 diabetes take oral medications to keep their blood sugar in control.
    — Julia Ries, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
  • With the win, Orlando takes a 2-1 lead in the four-game series with Atlanta, which hosts the Magic in the regular-season finale on Sunday at State Farm Arena.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of take
Verb
  • This new limo matches it, and bests it on nearly every level, even before the sound-insulating materials and traditional appointments are loaded into it.
    — Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
  • To get Beers, OU reportedly bested UConn and other powerhouse programs.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of best
Verb
  • Nothing beats a bullet. March 31, 2025 All products are independently selected by our editors.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The lucky player beat odds of 1-in-850,668, claiming the top prize March 28, a lottery official told McClatchy News.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of beat
Verb
  • This year, he was tasked with conquering the opponent’s best hitters in Game 1, and that doesn’t figure to change.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Italy’s style of football is designed to defend, not to conquer.
    — Philipp Lahm, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of conquer
Verb
  • The clean, modern lines, subdued colors, abundant natural light, and open floor plan all checked out.
    — Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Looking ahead, Wolf reckoned that EMs can move higher if the U.S. dollar continues to weaken and the impact of tariffs on overall trade is subdued.
    — Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of subdue

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“Overbear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overbear. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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