Showing Results for "overcame"

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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Councilmembers Eunisses Hernandez of the 1st District and Traci Park of the 11th District both overcame well-funded challengers to secure new four-year terms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Ridden again by Jose Ortiz, the Kentucky Derby winner overcame a moderate pace in the Belmont Stakes and outfinished Commandment to win a thrilling Belmont Stakes by 1¼ lengths at Saratoga Race Course.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Once he overcame both of those, he settled for worse tickets than he had in 1994, to a lower-stakes game, for a staggering price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

In the trees around the parking lot, the other harpies finally overcame their shock.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan