as in dominating
the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control
the overpowering of much of Europe by the Nazis during World War II
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as in irresistible
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as in subduing
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 overwhelming
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
overpowered by fear of the unknown
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Recent Examples of overpowering
Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This aging process adds depth to the gin, layering in new flavors without overpowering the core botanicals like juniper and rosemary.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
The Sonos Ace deliver clean, balanced sound with a nice amount of sparkle and strong bass that isn’t overpowering.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This aging process adds depth to the gin, layering in new flavors without overpowering the core botanicals like juniper and rosemary.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpowering
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These contests evidently provide some thrill that people are finding irresistible at this specific moment in time.Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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From cutting-edge tech to stylish home upgrades and trending beauty finds, these irresistible bargains offer incredible value without the wait.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Get ahead of the fashion game this October Prime Day with trendy fall fashion finds that are dominating wishlists everywhere.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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Enter new intern Samuel (Harris Dickinson), who has no problem dominating his boss Romy outside of the conference room.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2024
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Napoleon’s conquest of Germanic lands was a watershed moment for German Romanticism.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Fluminense noted how Marcelo came through its academy but returned to the club as a veteran in 2023 while having participated in the conquest of Campeonato Carioca, Libertadores and Recopa titles.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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These additives, along with high levels of sugar, salt and fat, help create the overwhelming lure of ultraprocessed foods.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Jackson is no longer the overwhelming MVP favorite after what Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen did against Kansas City last week.Jack Magruder, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Beyond baseball, New York still held cultural domination.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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Paris Hilton, Martha Stewart, and More Celebrities with Unique Names for Their Famous Dogs Max's domination of naming charts started before 2022.Kelli Bender, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Four counts of unlawful use of an infectious biological substance or radiological agent, a Class 2 felony.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Sullivan and Sokoloff pay respectful homage to their cinematic inspiration in the first montage, showing the guys’ infectious love of dance crossing over to their daily lives — cooking at the grill, storing a toolbox and making cocktails.Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Overpowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpowering. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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