over·seas
ˈō-vər-ˌsēz 
1
: of or relating to movement, transport, or communication over the sea
an overseas liner
2
: situated, originating in, or relating to lands beyond the sea
overseas installations
overseas immigrants
Examples of overseas in a Sentence
Adverb
The troops were sent overseas.
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The lengthy forward was stashed overseas and while playing in Europe, the German previously said the Sky didn’t have much contact with her despite owning her rights.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Elaine Yu, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Japan has since repeatedly stretched the definition of self-defense, allowing overseas dispatches of its troops as part of international peacekeeping operations, though mostly avoiding combat missions.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
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Adverb
Coulibaly loved his time with Kilmarnock, based a short drive south of Glasgow, but was tempted by an offer to head back overseas.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The lengthy forward was stashed overseas and while playing in Europe, the German previously said the Sky didn’t have much contact with her despite owning her rights.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Many are eyeing overseas users, with some founders hoping to tap into China's hardware supply chains to offer competitive prices worldwide.
—Elaine Yu, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Japan has since repeatedly stretched the definition of self-defense, allowing overseas dispatches of its troops as part of international peacekeeping operations, though mostly avoiding combat missions.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Overseas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overseas. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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