OVERCOMING Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

overcoming

verb

present participle of overcome

as in defeating

to achieve a victory over the baseball team finally overcame their opponents in the 13th inning

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as in overwhelming

to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress already under stress, she was overcome by news of a death in the family

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Recent Examples of overcoming The discovery opens up new possibilities for heat management in next-generation quantum devices, overcoming bottlenecks faced earlier. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 Wachter said some young buyers are overcoming high housing costs by looking at older homes and fixer-uppers, putting their own time and labor into improvements or even renting out part of the property to help cover costs. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 Though the picture has differed from race to race, the candidates have generally espoused a populist, anti-establishment message focused on economic issues, mobilizing their base and overcoming serious funding disadvantages. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Lorne Balfe From overcoming dyslexia with early synths to navigating AI, remote recording, and spatial audio, the blockbuster composer reveals how technology shapes his scores. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The movie introduces Rex, a pup who uses a wheelchair, offering a great opportunity to discuss inclusion and overcoming challenges with kids. — Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026 On the previous episode of Lipps Service, Sublie’s Jakob Nowell spoke about carrying forward his late father Bradley’s legacy, finding his own voice, overcoming imposter syndrome, sobriety and the future of Sublime. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2026 Scary Teacher gives us an opportunity to explore those universal anxieties through the lens of an entertaining horror film while telling a story about growing up, overcoming fear and finding the courage to stand up for yourself. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 The Hummer’s tech aids in overcoming obstacles created by its massive size. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026

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DeSoto won the Class 6A Division II state championship last season, defeating Southlake Carroll in the state semifinals.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026
Boise State started the season 1-1, losing 42-21 to Central Michigan before defeating Portland State 33-22 in a pair of nonconference games.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of defeating

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After all, there’s a reason why IVF has overwhelming bipartisan support.

— Dr. Jaime Knopman, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
To channel this sense of joyful minimalism, pair a bold color with playful accents, rich textures, and meaningful décor that brings personality to the space without overwhelming it.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of overwhelming

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But for a novice, relying on AI before mastering the fundamentals creates a technical debt that leads to a lack of depth.

— Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
But what if the biggest output of mastering AI isn't actually a bigger career advantage, but instead the greatest gift is the time saved.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of mastering

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Over 150 people have been killed and hundreds more are missing after devastating flash floods swept through the Himalayan region along the Nepal-Tibet border, officials from both countries confirmed Wednesday.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
And that roads budget included the funding to take care of the existing roads, which would have been devastating ecologically and socially, because if these roads keep falling off the hillsides, then people can’t use them.

— Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of devastating

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Consider each target wounded by crushing knockdowns and then killed by piggy-backers, irrespective of the quality of the quarter.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
The writer compared the collapse of civil society to a boulder rolling downhill, crushing things in its path.

— KANIS LEUNG, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of crushing

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At this late juncture in the season, the instability of the Akira One’s revolving-door crew is taking its toll.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
According to the memo, Google will begin taking electric service in February 2027 and will ramp up to full capacity by October 2029.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

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