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as in to defeat
to get the better of through cleverness
a real estate developer who is always trying to overreach his competitors, fair means or foul
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as in to exceed
to go beyond the limit of
the mountain climbers overreached their abilities and paid for it dearly
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Recent Examples of overreach
Setting aside the fact that this order may deny care to adults, who are free to make their own health care decisions, this overreaching executive order substitutes the president’s misinformed view for that of every medical association in America.
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Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
In 1954, McCarthy overreached by accusing the U.S. Army—Eisenhower’s beloved longtime employer—of secretly harboring yet more Communists.
—Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Be skeptical of extensions requesting unnecessary access: Some extensions overreach on purpose.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
In his ruling Tuesday, Alito wrote that the EPA overreached.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
In 1954, McCarthy overreached by accusing the U.S. Army—Eisenhower’s beloved longtime employer—of secretly harboring yet more Communists.
—Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Be skeptical of extensions requesting unnecessary access: Some extensions overreach on purpose.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
In his ruling Tuesday, Alito wrote that the EPA overreached.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overreach
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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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On Monday morning, McIlroy defeated JJ Spaun in a three-hole aggregate playoff to win the 2025 PLAYERS Championship.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Currently being adapted into an animation series slated for summer release, pre-registrations on Tencent Video for the series have already exceeded 830,000.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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According to the study, amounts of metals found in the cookies often exceeded limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for drinking water.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Extradition of the pair is the latest in federal efforts to thwart smuggling on the high seas.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Bolden had played a key role in thwarting an assassination plot in Chicago months before JFK was tragically assassinated in Dallas.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Green tea also surpasses the antioxidant content of coffee, which is usually roasted.—
Maria Goldbach,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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This means the total number of Texas cases linked to the outbreak in roughly two months has surpassed the number confirmed for the entirety of last year in the U.S., which saw 285 cases nationwide, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Holding a lot of cash in the bank may feel like the absolute most comfortable option, but don’t be deceived.—
Eric Roberge,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Any clinic that is promising instant, full growth in a few weeks is deceiving you.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The plethora of pixels can’t overcome a noise-prone sensor, though, and its picture tends to be soft.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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Professionals can take control of their careers by overcoming these challenges and embracing an entrepreneurial mindset.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Google’s algorithms change constantly, but in my experience, one thing never does: The businesses that get ahead aren’t the ones trying to outsmart the system.—
Oleg Levitas,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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To take back her freedom, Sara builds alliances and hunts for ways to outsmart the devices monitoring her dreams.—
Erin Douglass,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Mar. 2025
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This pair looks like a classic trouser, with front pleats and a relaxed leg — but don’t be fooled.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Do not be fooled by this bill’s carve-out for masks worn for health and religious reasons.—
Nikki Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Overreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overreach. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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