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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

Dollar Tree also overcame a 1% year-over-year decline in traffic with a 4.5% jump in average spending per trip.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Humphries, who was in his third successive night final, overcame the Welshman 6-4 after an impressive 6-0 win over Stephen Bunting and 6-3 comeback win over Luke Littler.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

As an assistant with Windsor in the Ontario Hockey League, Smith coached a team that overcame a 3-0 deficit and went on to win the league title.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

His gentle words nearly overcame my hard purpose.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein