overcame

VERB

beat, defeat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conquer crush overpower overwhelm reduce stun surmount survive weather win

STRONG

best down drown hurdle lick master outlive overthrow prevail prostrate render shock subdue subjugate throw vanquish whelm worst

WEAK

be victorious come out on top get around get the better of knock over knock socks off rise above triumph over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forfeit lose surrender yield

STRONG

help

WEAK

give in

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overcame

But a few passengers, crew and off-duty pilots who landed the plane safely overcame their fear and exercised their courage and sense of duty, and helped to make this miracle happen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

The total overcame the milestone set by “The Studio” with its 13 wins last year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

Luke Littler overcame defending champion Luke Humphries to claim the Czech Open title in Prague.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

Now aged 65, she has opened up about the harrowing experiences and reflected on how she overcame them to become one of the most well-known faces on British TV.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

By the time the other monsters overcame their confusion, the Cadillac was half a mile down the road.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan