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overtaken

VERB

catch; pass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beat befall catch up with engulf outdistance outdo outstrip overwhelm

STRONG

better happen hit overhaul reach strike

WEAK

come upon gain on get past get to leave behind take by surprise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lose

STRONG

fail miss

WEAK

fall behind

Example Sentences

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Though Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the number one in cross-border wealth management, rather than enter panic mode, Swiss banks seem unruffled -- feeling it bolsters the case against looming tighter banking regulations.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In the past two weeks, powered by technology stocks, the South Korean and Taiwanese stock markets have overtaken India in market capitalization, pushing India to seventh place in global rankings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Rai harboured hopes of becoming a Formula 1 driver as a youngster, but it was an idea which was quickly overtaken.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

And Mexico has now overtaken China as America’s largest goods-trading partner.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Mr. Haber opened the show with the announcement that Anna May Wong would not be participating, as she had been overtaken by an ailment.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu