overstep

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈstep How to pronounce overstep (audio)
Definition of overstepnext
as in to exceed
to go beyond the limit of the principal overstepped her authority in ordering everyone to remain in the unheated school

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Recent Examples of overstep The city had argued that arbitrator Leland Shurin overstepped his authority in his ruling. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 Critics rightly questioned whether the federal government was overstepping its authority, and the effort quickly stalled. — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s push for aggressive rent controls may have overstepped legal bounds, placing the Rent Guidelines Board in a precarious position. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 26 July 2026 Yee accused Horne of overstepping by improperly denying parents' purchases. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overstep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstep
  1. exceed
  2. surpass
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  • India's quarterly economic growth has exceeded expectations several times over the past year, defying a bleak global trade environment, high energy prices and geopolitical uncertainties.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Crews are assessing damage, but repairs may be delayed in areas with winds exceeding 35 mph.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of exceed
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  • That’s the fastest pace among the 70 large and midsized economies Goldman analyzed, surpassing even Japan during its most intense period of aging from 2000 to 2015.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Corporate travel buyers have noted that relationship-building activities are becoming the most valuable part of these retreats, surpassing traditional entertainment or giveaways.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of surpass

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“Overstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstep. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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