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as in defeats
to achieve a victory over
the baseball team finally overcame their opponents in the 13th inning
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as in overwhelms
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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Recent Examples of overcomes
But even here, her sincerity overcomes her weakness for sentimental flourishes, including Amine Bouhafa’s treacly score.
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Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The research team at Tokyo Polytechnic University has now demonstrated a simple and affordable VLC system that overcomes several of these obstacles.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
As for how Donnelly overcomes the challenges that come with performing on Broadway?
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
But Mobasseri infuses Vahid with decency that overcomes a thirst for revenge, and in the end, his fear is a startling reminder to not yield to oppression.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
The Fractyl device overcomes these entrenched changes.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2025
When a person takes a turn to hit the piñata, they are blindfolded, representing a believer who, through faith, overcomes sin.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Quick and direct, this young adult novel in verse about a closeted Black boy who overcomes fear and shame through the power of poetry reads almost like a journal entry.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
The depth of humanity Kosztolányi brings to the sorrowful life of Skylark and her adoring parents is magical, and rewards anyone who overcomes its modest premise.
—New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcomes
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Richard Raffalow Valley Glen Navy defeats Cincinnati 35-13 in the Liberty Bowl and is ranked 22 in the latest AP poll.—
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Narrow defeats to a rejuvenated Milan and reigning champions Napoli were far easier to swallow, and a victory in Sardinia would have seen Roma stay within a point of the leading duo.—
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The scent is beautifully soft—a gentle blend of leather, iris, and jasmine that never overwhelms the room.—
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Much of the first half of the novel is given over to claustrophobic atmosphere that overwhelms the wide open country all around them.—
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The winner of a duel conquers his opponent’s square, gaining more ground – the loser leaves the game.—
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For Nawaf Abdulhadi, joy comes when the choir conquers a difficult phrase in perfect unison.—
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Michael Winner’s gritty urban thriller starred Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey, an everyman architect who becomes a vigilante after a brutal assault devastates his family.—
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Americans are used to thinking about automation as something that devastates factory towns in the heartland.—
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Stylist Chrissy Rasmussen masters the layered medium-length look on clients.—
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Bette Davis masters a rare light comedy turn as Sherry's long-suffering secretary, with Jimmy Durante as a visitor from Broadway and Wizard of Oz (1939) good witch Billie Burke as the overwhelmed matriarch of the Stanley clan.—
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Whoever takes the role is significantly restricted by the prior regime.—
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When violations occur and are reported, CPS takes prompt and appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination and referral to law enforcement, as required by law, while upholding the highest ethical standards.—
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While not everyone gets their wishes, those with no interest in taking on the deceptive — and challenging — role of a Traitor likely won't be chosen.—
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Ole Miss gets one more possession, starting at its 31, with 55 seconds left in the first half.—
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But this has been a glorious year regardless of whether Miami beats the Indiana-Oregon winner or not.—
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That beats using a garage or carport.—
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“Overcomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcomes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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