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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
This rating also covers the scent and whether or not the tester felt the scent (if any) was overpowering or pleasant.
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Jessie Quinn, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
The smoke is well-integrated and balanced, providing depth without overpowering the agave’s natural sweetness.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
High-quality, intentional visuals should support the brand’s narrative without overpowering it.
—Marie O'Riordan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
This analogy highlights the system's ability to enhance natural movement without overpowering it, making mobility more accessible and appealing to a wider range of users.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Jessie Quinn, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
The smoke is well-integrated and balanced, providing depth without overpowering the agave’s natural sweetness.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
High-quality, intentional visuals should support the brand’s narrative without overpowering it.
—Marie O'Riordan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
This analogy highlights the system's ability to enhance natural movement without overpowering it, making mobility more accessible and appealing to a wider range of users.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Forrester’s allusion to the uniform by way of its color is telling, because in most of the paintings in the show, his palette is dominated by hues in the blue-violet range of the spectrum.Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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Electric sports cars dominate the 0 to 60 mph universe, so automakers are focusing now on what makes internal combustion engines so special, Quiroga said.Morgan Korn, ABC News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Bare Neutrals If the paradox of choice overwhelms you, then stick to the basics.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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The health care industry is already overwhelmed by burnout.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Globally, demand in the sector remains subdued due to oversupplies in the European market as well as high inventory levels in China.Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The higher end of the treble is somewhat subdued and can get stepped on when the lower frequencies are busy.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
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Highest Payout Casino Games Some games give you better chances of overcoming the house edge than others.Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Here, 20 members of Forbes Coaches Council share steps leaders can take to overcome this problem and create better opportunities for their people to develop professionally in 2025.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Author of 'Swarm Troopers: How small drones will conquer the world,' following cutting-edge military technology in general and the drone warfare revolution in particular.David Hambling, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Eighties pop icons Boy George and Culture Club are set to conquer Rome.Alan Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Malaria, yellow fever and other tropical diseases devastated a workforce already struggling with especially dangerous terrain and harsh working conditions in the jungle, eventually costing more than 20,000 lives by some estimates.Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Extremes getting more extreme 2024 also saw a number of life-threatening disasters, from Hurricane Helene, which devastated parts of North Carolina and Florida, to powerful heat waves across the U.S.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Throughout the presidential campaign, many of Trump’s most ardent fans joined the Musk fandom as well, lessening the odds that the government will be subjecting him and his businesses to scrutiny anytime soon.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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Doing so would subject her to intense media scrutiny and possibly legal action from Hegseth.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns to secure the AFC North title.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Two nights after beating the Washington Capitals in a shootout, the Wild followed up by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 at Lenovo Center to improve to 13-5-3 in the past 21 meetings.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Overpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpower. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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