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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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"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

As an assistant with Windsor in the Ontario Hockey League, Smith coached a team that overcame a 3-0 deficit and went on to win the league title.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

With Wenger's revolution in full flow, Arsenal overcame a record points deficit to win the Frenchman's first Premier League and followed up with the FA Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

And I bet you think I’m kidding, but guess who overcame “sickness” and showed up at work just to use the color printer.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera