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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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Humphries, who was in his third successive night final, overcame the Welshman 6-4 after an impressive 6-0 win over Stephen Bunting and 6-3 comeback win over Luke Littler.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame another valiant Lakers charge Thursday night to win their second game in two tries in the Western Conference semifinals at Paycom Center.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

A few hours later, similar emotion overcame Christians and Jews as the city's holy sites reopened following the truce with Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

I always looked to the experience with players like Wayne and David Beckham and how they overcame it.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Still, the escape plan, such as it was, went forward as Shin’s excitement overcame his fear.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden