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as in past
on or to the farther side of
the arrow flew beyond the fence and into the woods
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as in beside
in addition to
beyond the asking price of the house, there's also the cost of fixing up this "handyman's dream"
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as in immortality
unending existence after death
who knows how we'll fare in the beyond?
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Recent Examples of beyond
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
That makes this research applicable not just to Mars, but to planets orbiting other stars too, with the underlying idea of looking for habitable environments beyond our solar system.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The intrigue: Billionaire Dan Gilbert, whose investments have helped restore downtown Detroit and beyond, is not involved in the city's WNBA bid, a spokesperson for Gilbert's Bedrock firm tells Axios Detroit.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Remembering Mandisa: Following her passing, many in the Christian music industry and beyond have taken to social media to commemorate Mandisa Hundley.
—Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 23 Apr. 2024
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Preposition
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney has said that the investigation is ongoing and has expanded beyond just Gilgo Beach.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
That makes this research applicable not just to Mars, but to planets orbiting other stars too, with the underlying idea of looking for habitable environments beyond our solar system.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
The studios trotted out all their finest wares this year and into 2026 and beyond to get folks excited, and there's been some pretty good stuff.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The intrigue: Billionaire Dan Gilbert, whose investments have helped restore downtown Detroit and beyond, is not involved in the city's WNBA bid, a spokesperson for Gilbert's Bedrock firm tells Axios Detroit.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Beyond the music world, several other entertainers are raking in cash from the great beyond.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Remembering Mandisa: Following her passing, many in the Christian music industry and beyond have taken to social media to commemorate Mandisa Hundley.
—Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 23 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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The first iteration of its NHL team, the Jets, played in town from 1979 to 1996 — and never won a Stanley Cup, or even advanced past the second round of the playoffs.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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First, though, the Knicks have to get past the Pistons.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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What – and where – is the exoplanet K2-18b? K2-18b is an exoplanet, a planet outside our solar system.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Abrego Garcia’s immigration troubles began in 2019, when the Salvadoran national was arrested outside a Maryland Home Depot while soliciting work alongside three other men.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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On a recent evening, a few hundred students gathered at the Institute, the Church’s center beside the U’s campus.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Verstappen starts seventh, beside Carlos Sainz, who has had his best start since joining Williams ahead of this season.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.—
Leigh Morgan,
al,
11 Feb. 2023
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Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.—
Sydney Carruth,
The Arizona Republic,
9 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Bruno Ganz, in an unforgettable performance, plays an angel who can hear the thoughts of the denizens of Berlin and decides to give up his immortality to join them.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Along with a lifelong dream of being a Masters champion, McIlroy is now part of golfing immortality as only the sixth player with the career Grand Slam.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The situation surrounding veteran Derek Carr has led to many questions over the past several weeks.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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President Trump airs his frustration over Russia's attack on Ukraine.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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These characteristics meant the patients had to pay attention to the object and adjust their eyes and focus to keep watching it, rather than just regard the screen without analyzing it.—
Jorge Garay,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Nichols, now 70, is serving life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
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“Beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beyond. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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