as in to catch
to move fast enough to get even with
she had to hurry to overtake her friends, who had forgotten their umbrellas the thunderstorm overtook them suddenly
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Recent Examples of overtake
The jet stream dip may overtake Britain and Ireland much of next week.
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Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Fire nearly took Benton’s life In 1955, disaster almost overtook Benton and her grandson.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2025
After Thursday’s ballot result release, Matthew Quevedo, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s deputy chief of staff and one of the favorites heading into the special election, has overtaken dark-horse candidate Anthony Tordillos, marking another twist and turn in the race.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
But the interests of the game have been overtaken by the financial, commercial or indeed political objectives of club owners.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Fire nearly took Benton’s life In 1955, disaster almost overtook Benton and her grandson.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2025
After Thursday’s ballot result release, Matthew Quevedo, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s deputy chief of staff and one of the favorites heading into the special election, has overtaken dark-horse candidate Anthony Tordillos, marking another twist and turn in the race.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
But the interests of the game have been overtaken by the financial, commercial or indeed political objectives of club owners.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtake
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Something about it caught the attention of visiting scientists — and for good reason.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The research team used advanced 3D imaging technology to find the ancient ant had many features similar to modern dirt ants, including distinctive mandibles with 12 triangular teeth for catching prey.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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That hits not just collectors but everyday drinkers who look forward to getting their hands on a solid bottle without having to chase it down.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Catch up on the latest energy news: PRO: To chase or not to chase?—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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No, the Penguins aren’t going to reach the playoffs.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Jones' family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against producers and CSX in the aftermath of the tragedy and were able to reach a settlement with all parties.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Overtake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtake. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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