1
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
And a strangeness suddenly overcomes me.
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Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
These families show that love overcomes differences.
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Geoffrey Greif,
Baltimore Sun,
11 June 2026
As the realization that nothing—or no one—will be enough overcomes the final bridge, a flurry of drums gallop in and the track explodes into fireworks as Rodrigo screams her guts out.
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Quinn Moreland,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
The system also overcomes the volatile risks of gas storage entirely by chemically locking hydrogen into a solid metal hydride during both charging and discharging.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Leo consistently overcomes challenges such as low light, rapid movement, and split second moments to produce sharp, compelling images.
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Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
After a sluggish start, Texas overcomes a 14-point deficit to tie the game before OU's Xzayvier Brown hits a 3-pointer to give his team the halftime lead.
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Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
Jacen overcomes his fear and plays music for others.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
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
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
These families show that love overcomes differences.
—
Geoffrey Greif,
Baltimore Sun,
11 June 2026
As the realization that nothing—or no one—will be enough overcomes the final bridge, a flurry of drums gallop in and the track explodes into fireworks as Rodrigo screams her guts out.
—
Quinn Moreland,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
The system also overcomes the volatile risks of gas storage entirely by chemically locking hydrogen into a solid metal hydride during both charging and discharging.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Leo consistently overcomes challenges such as low light, rapid movement, and split second moments to produce sharp, compelling images.
—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
After a sluggish start, Texas overcomes a 14-point deficit to tie the game before OU's Xzayvier Brown hits a 3-pointer to give his team the halftime lead.
—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
Jacen overcomes his fear and plays music for others.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
But even here, her sincerity overcomes her weakness for sentimental flourishes, including Amine Bouhafa’s treacly score.
—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcomes
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If Sky defeats Morgan in the Queen of the Ring finals, that would likely set up a rematch for Morgan’s Women’s World Championship at SummerSlam.
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Which side of a sun shade faces out Not using a sunshade properly almost defeats the purpose of using one at all.
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Trends break, sentiment changes and, sometimes, market volatility overwhelms even the cleanest chart formations.
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Money earned from chip sales abroad quickly flows out to buy stocks like Nvidia, creating persistent downward pressure on the won that overwhelms export gains.
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Just one week after one powerhouse tied the other, that match has been broken as Swift once again conquers the tally.
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That doesn’t mean robbing Billy of his shot at prying open Homelander’s skull, but with only a symbolic solution to Trump’s authoritarian rise — love conquers all!
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So when the dog is lost in a severe storm that devastates the region and leaves many homeless, an overwhelmed Rose must balance the urgency of her search mission alongside the misfortune of others close to her.
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Withholding effective treatment for chronic disease devastates lives and drives up healthcare costs.
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The industry is in the middle of a transition from copper interconnects to optical solutions, and the company that masters low-latency, high-bandwidth data movement holds a structural advantage.
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Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on!
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Your mind takes you on an adventure as Jupiter moves into Leo today.
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The Great American State Fair officially gets underway tonight, and people who can’t attend in person may be wondering how to watch the kickoff celebration from home.
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The depth here gets thin quickly after the top four.
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England or Ghana are the likeliest candidates unless group mate Panama, who’s already eliminated, beats England on Saturday — in which case rip up your predictions and embrace the chaos.
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On the verify level, one action beats everything else combined.
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“Overcomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcomes. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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