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overcome
adjective as in overwhelmed; visibly moved
Weak matches
at a loss for words, blown-away, bowled-over, speechless, swept off one's feet, unable to continue
verb as in beat, defeat
Strongest matches
conquer, crush, overpower, overwhelm, reduce, stun, surmount, survive, weather, win
Strong matches
best, down, drown, hurdle, lick, master, outlive, overthrow, prevail, prostrate, render, run over, shock, subdue, subjugate, throw, vanquish, whelm, worst
Weak matches
be victorious, come out on top, get around, get the better of, knock over, knock socks off, rise above, triumph over
Example Sentences
BRUSSELS—The European Union is racing against the clock to overcome Belgium’s objections to a plan to fund Ukraine’s defense using Russian money.
But the bluesy voice we hear singing about pain and suffering did not overcome anything.
"Many students have shared stories of how Julie has helped them discover new interests, overcome challenges, and develop a greater confidence in their academic abilities," he added.
The South Korean government also plans to set up a 50 billion won fund to promote domestic investment in next-generation vehicles aimed at “supporting strategic overseas expansion and overcoming global protectionism,” the office said.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended Thursday her controversial migration deal with Albania, vowing the legal hurdles that have delayed the full operation of migrant detention centres outside Italy would soon be overcome.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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