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as in to subdue
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
His go-to vinegars include apple cider, yuzu, and rice vinegar, which all bring a bright note without overpowering the other flavors.
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Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Flying toward the Dragon Bravo fire in an Arizona National Guard Blackhawk helicopter, the smoke of the blaze overpowered the smells of exhaust and hydraulic fluid.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 20 July 2025
The red onion is thinly sliced, so as not to overpower the meat.
—John Somerall, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
The saffron, for all its potency, arrives only on the back end of the bite, albeit mild enough to be overpowered by the taste of Ravinia’s wooden utensils.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
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Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Flying toward the Dragon Bravo fire in an Arizona National Guard Blackhawk helicopter, the smoke of the blaze overpowered the smells of exhaust and hydraulic fluid.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 20 July 2025
The red onion is thinly sliced, so as not to overpower the meat.
—John Somerall, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
The saffron, for all its potency, arrives only on the back end of the bite, albeit mild enough to be overpowered by the taste of Ravinia’s wooden utensils.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpower
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Asia-Pacific markets were subdued overnight as a result.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
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The two also showed a demonstration of what a K9 takedown looks like, with Humphries acting as a target and K9 Bob subduing him.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Save for that final two-minute drill led by Richardson, the Colts’ offense was overwhelmed by the Packers defense for the majority of the two-hour practice.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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When hurricanes arrive in rapid succession, emergency services can get overwhelmed, supply chains can be cut off and infrastructure still damaged from a recent storm becomes more vulnerable.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Aug. 2025
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Once dominated by legacy brands, like L’Oréal, Unilever, Estée Lauder, P&G, LVMH, and Chanel, the $650B sector has transformed significantly, with the explosive growth of new brands like e.l.f., AI technology, and social media.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In an age dominated by smartphones, his old devices serve as both nostalgic keepsakes and reminders of a slower, less connected time.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Padres are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to overcome the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League west.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The narrative that Apple is behind in AI has been looming over the company all year – and some analysts see it as a more challenging issue to overcome than tariffs.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Their next goal is conquering the conventional retail space. Jesse & Ben’s fries currently come in Classic Avocado Oil & Sea Salt, Avocado Oil with Rosemary & Garlic, Beef Tallow & Sea Salt, and currently exclusive to Sprouts Farmers Market, Sweet Potato Fries with Beef Tallow.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The network has ordered an 18th season of the competition series that sees contestants working to conquer an intricate obstacle course.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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Dozens of people remain missing after heavy flash flooding and a mudslide devastated a village in northern India, killing at least four people, local officials said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Whether or not Congress cuts NIH’s budget, the Trump administration has devastated its ability to operate.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
6 Aug. 2025
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Additional sanctions could subject Robinson to probation, suspension, termination or a host of possible penalties related to promotions, tenure or salary, according to IU code.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
15 Aug. 2025
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Having to subject yourself to a room that’s hot as hell could deter you from taking a class altogether—leading you to miss out on all the benefits of exercise that are just as abundant in mild temps.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
8 Aug. 2025
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Kinloch closely defeated former THAW CEO Saunteel Jenkins in the city's Aug. 5 primary to advance in the race, according to unofficial vote results on the city's website.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Minutemen lost to East Carolina in the 1964 Tangerine Bowl in Orlando and defeated UC-Davis in the 1972 Boardwalk Bowl in Atlantic City.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Overpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpower. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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