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 company — which earlier this week overtook rival LVMH as the world’s biggest luxury firm by market capitalization — is best-known for its Birkin and Kelly handbags, along with colorful scarves retailing for hundreds of dollars.
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Jenni Reid, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
What’s more, the Calgary Flames would have to go 3-0, with the Wild getting no points against the Anaheim Ducks in Tuesday’s regular-season finale, to overtake them.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Calgary has two games in hand on both Minnesota and St. Louis but would need to win its three remaining games and get help to overtake either the Wild or Blues.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 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
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Jenni Reid, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
What’s more, the Calgary Flames would have to go 3-0, with the Wild getting no points against the Anaheim Ducks in Tuesday’s regular-season finale, to overtake them.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Calgary has two games in hand on both Minnesota and St. Louis but would need to win its three remaining games and get help to overtake either the Wild or Blues.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 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
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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 24 Apr. 2025.
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