overlying

ADJECTIVE

overlapping

Synonyms

STRONG

extending projecting protruding

WEAK

coincidental super-imposed

ADJECTIVE

superior

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admirable exceptional first-rate good high-caliber preferable remarkable superhuman

STRONG

above capital choice dandy exclusive expert fine major over premium primary senior

WEAK

a cut above deluxe distinguished exceeding famous finer first-class first-string five-star good quality grander high-class more advanced more skillful noteworthy of higher rank paramount predominant preferred prevailing superincumbent surpassing unrivalled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

detestable normal ordinary unremarkable usual

STRONG

bad inferior low-class minor poor secondary unimportant

WEAK

below humble lower meek

Example Sentences

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France's only blemishes were moments of overplaying, which was hardly surprising for a team that was flying and enjoying themselves.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

"I think the US is overplaying its hand," Ms Elms says.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

He says that while the winds are right for the IAM to win a great contract, it should beware of being too adversarial and overplaying its hand.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2023

Democratic Representative Jared Golden, who represents Maine's second district, warned Biden against overplaying his economic hand.

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2023

“They’re overplaying their hand. We’ll be lucky to finish third.”

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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