1
as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
the baseball team finally overcame their opponents in the 13th inning
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as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
already under stress, she was overcome by news of a death in the family
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as in uncovered
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Recent Examples of overcome
Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
But there was still a huge challenge that had to be overcome.
—Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
Different topics will be explored each week tailored to the groups’ needs, including mindfulness exercises, stress management techniques and practical coping skills to help overcome cravings and triggers.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Grasping the problem Some researchers think that even if the data problem can be overcome, deeper issues may bedevil AI robots.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
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The win was just the second this season in which the Islanders overcame a two-goal third-period deficit.
—Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
But there was still a huge challenge that had to be overcome.
—Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
Different topics will be explored each week tailored to the groups’ needs, including mindfulness exercises, stress management techniques and practical coping skills to help overcome cravings and triggers.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Grasping the problem Some researchers think that even if the data problem can be overcome, deeper issues may bedevil AI robots.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcome
Verb
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The Houston Rockets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 144-137, in a thrilling overtime contest Monday that was arguably one of the more confusing, exciting games of the season.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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Abraham gathered enough support to defeat the amendments, which would have imposed significant new labor requirements on employers.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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This data stored across multiple cloud environments, on-premises systems and SaaS applications has overwhelmed traditional classification methods.—
Asaf Kochan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The threat on European alcohol overwhelmed the positive inflation news.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With the teams playing 4-on-4, an uncovered Hanley took a pass from Jonathan Huberdeau and beat Sharks goalie Alexandar Georgiev low to the blocker side for his first goal of the season, breaking a 2-2 tie.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Among the uncovered fossils were megaraptorids and carcharodontosaurs.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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While The Changes Track The Progression Of Our Credit Market Amnesia The replacement high-end properties mimic the ambitions of today’s tech titans to conquer outer space.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Vikings had begun to conquer and move into parts of Scotland in 800 A.D.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
15 Mar. 2025
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Last year, parts of the U.S. were devastated by hurricanes such as Helene and Milton.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Asheville area was devastated in September by Hurricane Helene, with thousands of people displaced and businesses destroyed or temporarily closed.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Successful originators win by mastering the art of origination sizing, increasing exposures intelligently as customers grow, and portfolio composition.—
Andrew Curtis,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Many parents know the struggle of getting a toddler out the door, but one mom has mastered the feat—under specific conditions.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The administration’s decision to focus exclusively on bitcoin for active accumulation, while relegating other digital assets to a passive stockpile, mitigates these concerns.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Needless to say, ISPs can’t only rely on passive customer acquisition.—
Molly Peck,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Deeming Starliner unsafe for return, NASA ordered it to fly back empty last September and moved Wilmore and Williams to a SpaceX flight originally scheduled for February.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Alcohol is dehydrating, can negatively impact the immune system, and can be unsafe with cold medications.1 There is no cure for the common cold, but there are better supportive measures than whiskey to help provide relief.—
Amelia MacIntyre,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Overcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcome. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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