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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overcame

The researchers overcame this barrier by developing and applying new tools based on tensor networks.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026

"The case successfully overcame a number of robust legal challenges during the proceedings."

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

He also shared the tough moments that he overcame while building Robinhood and his framework around his second venture, which is building data centers in space.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino and his players overcame doubt and learned how to believe in each other, spurring a historic World Cup run.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

About them were gathered the Rohirrim, the Riders of the Mark: wonder overcame their joy in victory, and their eyes were turned towards the wood.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien