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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
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 May 2026
The design agency, founded in 1991, eventually grew beyond pure product design to, for example, revamp Ford’s EV factories.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Its sweeping bay, all shifting sands and improbable light with views of the Lakeland Fells beyond, is the real draw, particularly at sunset when the sky seems to double in scale.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Advance Funds Network, a direct business loan lender, conducted a nationwide study to identify the small businesses Americans say have the most genuinely friendly teams - the places known for real warmth, patience, and above-and-beyond service.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
Teller beautifully plays your average dad, a family man to his core roped into events beyond his control.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 May 2026
The design agency, founded in 1991, eventually grew beyond pure product design to, for example, revamp Ford’s EV factories.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Adverb
Langley, this year’s breakout star in country music and beyond, competes in seven categories; Langley’s tied in nominations with Lainey Wilson, who won Entertainer of the Year in 2024 and 2025.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Its sweeping bay, all shifting sands and improbable light with views of the Lakeland Fells beyond, is the real draw, particularly at sunset when the sky seems to double in scale.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Noun
One concern with athletes sticking around indefinitely into their mid-20s or beyond is that college sports could start to look more like pro sports, except not as good as the NFL or NBA, resembling minor leagues, which are traditionally difficult to market.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Advance Funds Network, a direct business loan lender, conducted a nationwide study to identify the small businesses Americans say have the most genuinely friendly teams - the places known for real warmth, patience, and above-and-beyond service.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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Bo Bichette and Soto walked to load the bases, then Rodon bounced a pitch to Vientos off the backstop, fielded it off the bounce and threw it well past home plate.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Some players had success using their speed to blow past a defender to score around the rim.—
Jason Beede,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
Preposition
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For years, Djena had almost no contact with anyone outside the Toure household.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Thousands of fans were outside the Bell Centre watching the game, and the 20,962 fans filled the arena with ear-splitting noise before puck drop.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Preposition
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That first strike came courtesy of Catherine Dubois, a versatile depth forward, who was moved onto Montreal’s top line beside Poulin and Laura Stacey in an effort to spread out the team’s offense.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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During a visit to Disney World in November 2022, Chris Evans posed beside Mickey Mouse.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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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Over the years, the Preakness party has become legendary as horses run at immortality and people come to celebrate the sport in fine fashion.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Morton produced one of the stranger careers in NFL history at quarterback, full of highs but with football immortality just out of reach.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Preposition
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Sia's Fan Favorite prize began in 2016, and she's since awarded over $1 million to various players.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The map has changed multiple times over the past month, and at one point was removed from the website entirely.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Preposition
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Now there is space for the remaining patients to occupy their seats without the self-conscious drawing-in of arms and legs that comes from sitting too close to a stranger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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American families who want a convenient holiday without sacrificing taste or style, more than a few trendsetters who enjoy poolside dancing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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 20 May. 2026.
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