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
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Adverb
The troops were sent overseas.
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Adverb
Similar gatherings are now appearing across Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, while versions of the format have begun surfacing overseas in countries including Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Middleton also reportedly avoids drinking tap water when travelling overseas because of concerns over bacteria, contaminants or unfamiliar mineral content.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 July 2026
Adjective
Fujimori was boosted by voters in the capital region of Lima and also led votes cast by overseas ballot by a wide margin, pushing her to victory.
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Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.
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“Overseas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overseas. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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