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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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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

Under Rosenior, they lost twice against Premier League opposition using the system and only narrowly overcame Wrexham in the FA Cup.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Will he be remembered as the Musk of his era, a glass-eating founder who overcame great obstacles to prove everyone wrong?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The effort to recall was too great; there was a buzzing in his head, and a wash of fatigue overcame him.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison