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over the hump

ADJECTIVE
better
Synonyms
STRONGEST
improving well
STRONG
convalescent cured fitter mending progressing recovering
WEAK
fully recovered healthier less ill more healthy on the comeback trail on the mend on the road to recovery out of the woods stronger
Antonyms
WEAK
littler more ill sicker smaller tinier unhealthy worse

Example Sentences

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INDIANAPOLIS—For 37 years, Michigan basketball just couldn’t get over the hump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Darnold got over the hump by passing for three touchdowns in a 31-27 victory over the Rams in the NFC championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

“If the labor market is weakening, households are more dependent on the entirety of their refund to get them over the hump and allow them to continue their spending patterns,” Martin said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

Her portrayal of an aging aerobic television personality in the body-horror satire "The Substance" finally got her over the hump.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025

My car goes over the hump at the exit and my lights flash over the windows of the Chili Bowl across the street.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy