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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

Example Sentences

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The New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to snatch a 105-95 victory at the San Antonio Spurs in the opening game of the NBA Finals.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Mira Costa 9, Agoura 7: The Mustangs overcame a 6-1 deficit to win the Division 3 title at Cal State Fullerton.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

"We also had difficult and complicated moments, which we overcame with great effort, generosity and help."

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Will he be remembered as the Musk of his era, a glass-eating founder who overcame great obstacles to prove everyone wrong?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“Oh, Diana,” she cried, “I saw her, I saw Miss Willis! She ran up the stairs, she, she—” Lissa’s sobs overcame her and she buried her face in MacDuff’s fur.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn