overcame

verb

Definition of overcamenext
past tense of overcome
1
as in defeated
to achieve a victory over the baseball team finally overcame their opponents in the 13th inning

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2
as in overwhelmed
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 Synonyms for overcame
  1. overwhelmed
  2. mastered
  3. devastated
  4. conquered
  5. beat
  6. stopped
Verb
  • Brands that create seasonal campaigns with these influencers can increase their credibility with shoppers, who are often overwhelmed by options during the holiday season.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Small independent physician practices have been overwhelmed by regulatory and reporting burdens, lacking the infrastructure and technology that larger, more complex organizations have.
    Rita Numerof, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of overwhelmed
Verb
  • But one 3-year-old has seemingly mastered the art of tidying up, which has reduced the internet to tears.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This city's dining scene brims over with romance, thanks to visionary restaurateurs who have mastered the art of ambiance.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of mastered
Verb
  • Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Macy’s blamed weakness in its digital sales, as well as warm weather that devastated demand for cold-weather items like winter coats.
    David Goldman, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of devastated
Verb
  • Del Rey conquered both the main albums ranking, as well as the Official Physical Albums roster.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • By contrast, the recent behavior of the rebels who have just conquered Syria looks reassuringly civilized.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of conquered
Verb
  • Gradually add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with applesauce and reserved 1/2 cup bourbon, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes total.
    Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • In the Central Valley, Rep. David Valadao cruised to reelection, beating Democrat Rudy Salas by a wider margin than two years ago as Kern County swung further right.
    Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of beat
Verb
  • One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ironically, the geometric slabs she’s stopped at to admire are a cluster of the Barbican’s residences, built to be rented out by the council but now privately owned and notoriously expensive.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of stopped
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