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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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The New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to snatch a 105-95 victory at the San Antonio Spurs in the opening game of the NBA Finals.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

La Mirada scored two runs in the fifth inning, but Escobar closed out well and overcame walking five batters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Finally I overcame my timidity and asked him: "Sir, why did you become interested in the school?"

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison