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as in to dominate
to bring under one's control by force of arms
the invading army overpowered the countryside with lightning speed
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as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
overpowered by fear of the unknown
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Recent Examples of overpower
The Colts, the only division rival with a chance of catching the Texans, dropped their fourth game in five weeks after getting overpowered by the Lions, 24-6.
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Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
This response not only mobilizes workers for defense but also enhances their ability to overpower rival colonies.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
This method is perfect for enhancing the turkey's natural taste without overpowering it.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Not an obvious, overpowering kind—something much subtler, like a little cut that refuses to heal.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
This response not only mobilizes workers for defense but also enhances their ability to overpower rival colonies.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
This method is perfect for enhancing the turkey's natural taste without overpowering it.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Not an obvious, overpowering kind—something much subtler, like a little cut that refuses to heal.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Nacua continues to dominate and looks poised to do so for the foreseeable future.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Taylor Swift has dominated the music industry with 149 Eras Tour concerts spanning a whopping two years filled with surprise songs, special outfits and record breaking numbers.Kendall Malinchock, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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While Western allies have provided Ukraine with advanced air defense systems, including Patriot missiles, Russia's strategy appears designed to overwhelm these defenses with 'swarm' tactics—large, coordinated waves of missiles and drones aimed at saturating air defense systems.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users Railroad companies and innovative entrants like Parallel Systems represent a market response to freight that’s set to soar, and that has the potential to overwhelm existing modes of shipment.John Tamny, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The price of iron ore, which is Rio’s single largest product, accounting for two-thirds of Rio Tinto’s revenue, has remained subdued in 2024, though showing some improvement in the recent months.Trefis Team, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Several said they were alarmed by him and some were thankful when Penny subdued him.Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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However, any prospective investors will have to overcome a significant mental hurdle: namely, Armour’s horrific dividend track record.Brett Owens, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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But the Voyager team has become increasingly creative to keep both probes flying, and soon, the challenges may be too great to overcome.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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From small children to adults, dinosaurs transport us to a time long ago that conquers wonderment in today's world.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Mahomes opened as the favorite to win the MVP in 2024 after the Kansas City Chiefs conquered back-to-back Super Bowls and three in five seasons in February.Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Officials are assessing damage after Cyclone Chido devastated the island of Mayotte over the weekend.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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West Ninth Street continued to grow throughout this time, but the Great Depression of the 1930s devastated many businesses and fraternal groups.Helaine Williams, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Though Black residents of British colonies in the Caribbean were typically governed by slave codes designed to subjugate them and support white supremacy, the British Army refused to subject the man to these harsh measures.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Another person named through crowdsourcing turned out to be a missing college student who had died by suicide prior to the bombings, and the finger-pointing subjected his grieving family to threats.Emma Bowman, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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Maryland enjoyed its most effective offensive outing since defeating Fairleigh Dickinson, 111-85, on Nov. 18, 2005.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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Falcons end four-game skid to remain in playoff hunt The Atlanta Falcons held on late to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 on Monday night to snap a four-game losing streak.Wayne Sterling, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Overpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpower. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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