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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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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

Dollar Tree also overcame a 1% year-over-year decline in traffic with a 4.5% jump in average spending per trip.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Wearing her Olympic medal around her neck, Brown addressed the student body at the mural ceremony and became emotional while talking about the hardships she overcame while attending the school.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Luke Littler overcame a chorus of boos in Liverpool to strengthen his grip on a Premier League play-off place with an impressive 6-1 win over Jonny Clayton.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The young Cicero overcame some of that shyness by taking lessons from the theater, going on to model his style on Clodius Aesopus.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith