as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
an indomitable spirit that no amount of adversity could overmatch
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Recent Examples of overmatch
But the youngest sibling appeared overmatched his first college season, failing to catch a pass while toiling as a run blocker who wore No.
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2020
YouTube is filled with reels of the 18-year-old detonating on overmatched high schoolers, dropping out of the sky to pummel shots into the stands and weaving through traffic to score as if defenders were training cones.
—Nick Moyle, ExpressNews.com, 10 Apr. 2020
In the early stages of these kinds of crises, local officials try to avoid blame from Beijing by hiding information about outbreaks and the extent to which health facilities are overmatched.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 6 Feb. 2020
The Colts were a sieve in the passing game in the final four weeks, able to stop only overmatched Carolina rookie Will Grier.
—Joel A. Erickson, Indianapolis Star, 30 Dec. 2019
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2020
YouTube is filled with reels of the 18-year-old detonating on overmatched high schoolers, dropping out of the sky to pummel shots into the stands and weaving through traffic to score as if defenders were training cones.
—Nick Moyle, ExpressNews.com, 10 Apr. 2020
In the early stages of these kinds of crises, local officials try to avoid blame from Beijing by hiding information about outbreaks and the extent to which health facilities are overmatched.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 6 Feb. 2020
The Colts were a sieve in the passing game in the final four weeks, able to stop only overmatched Carolina rookie Will Grier.
—Joel A. Erickson, Indianapolis Star, 30 Dec. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overmatch
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The aftermath of Israel’s 1982 invasion illustrates another stark fact: permanently weakening or even defeating an organization can give rise to new ones.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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And four hearts doubled could and should have been defeated.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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To overcome this, build self-awareness and emotional intelligence internally first.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, the article notes this training will likely be easier for happy chasers because dogs who are angry or fearful bee-chasers have stronger emotions to overcome.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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But as anyone who has mastered a meringue roulade will tell you: Patience pays off.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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This is a critical gap that must be closed to provide the next generation of diverse leaders with the resources, education and technical access needed to master this evolving tech.Robert Smith, CEO of Vista Equity Partners, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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Hunter Coleman, Menlo School water polo: Coleman, a freshman, scored six goals, stole five passes and drew three exclusions as Menlo beat Santa Cruz 16-6 in the CCS quarterfinals.Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The Smash’s men beat the Nitro’s men in three sets, and the women’s match between those two teams was set to begin at press time.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Will Swift extend her record-setting four wins in the category after besting bestie Lana Del Rey this past February and adding a fifth(!) for TTPD?Michael Savio, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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However, after besting the giant pig, Link is swallowed by a large purple rift, but manages to free Zelda just before he is consumed.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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The capital was well-situated on busy trade routes between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, and between Arabia, Egypt, Syria, and Phoenicia starting in the 4th century B.C. The site flourished up until Romans conquered the Nabateans in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D.Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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In it, a group of alien invaders come to conquer Earth and disguise themselves in human form as a 1950s biker gang.Vogue, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Overmatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overmatch. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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