Synonyms for
Overcoming
Definition
Overcoming means to successfully deal with or defeat a problem or difficulty.
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- overcoming obstacles
- overcoming challenges
- overcoming adversity
- overcoming difficulties
- overcoming fear
- overcoming resistance
- overcoming the odds
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noun overcoming
verb overcome
Usage note
Overcoming implies successfully dealing with a difficulty or problem. It is often used in contexts of personal growth, challenges, or opposition.
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Example sentences
- He overcame his fear of spiders by holding one in his hand.
- She overcame her shyness and gave a speech in front of the whole class.
- The team worked together to overcome the odds and win the championship.
- He had to overcome many obstacles to achieve his dream of becoming a doctor.
- She overcame the challenge of learning a new language by practicing every day.
Quotes
Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. - Christian D. Larson
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
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