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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
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
And beyond the nice taste, rose water is also believed to have some health and nutritional benefits.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Volunteers from Mexico, El Salvador, Switzerland and beyond were also operating in the country, Venezuelan officials said Friday.
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Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
Meanwhile, leaders from Charlotte to York County and beyond are actively considering data center moratoriums.
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Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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Preposition
There are international guidelines that block the culturing of human embryos beyond 14 days post-fertilization – when gastrulation takes place.
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New Atlas,
27 June 2026
And beyond the nice taste, rose water is also believed to have some health and nutritional benefits.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Adverb
This stylish restaurant, which draws culinary inspiration from the Middle East, India, and beyond, serves everything from shakshuka and spicy chai porridge in the morning to meze platters and craft cocktails come evening.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Volunteers from Mexico, El Salvador, Switzerland and beyond were also operating in the country, Venezuelan officials said Friday.
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Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Noun
Whether that future arrives at 350 mph or beyond will be decided on the Salt Flats later this year.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
Meanwhile, leaders from Charlotte to York County and beyond are actively considering data center moratoriums.
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Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
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Not even foundations are visible, and a long gravel road toward that part of the island leads past occasional farms and vast swaths of emptiness and then, finally, to a muddy riverbank thick with mosquitos.
Preposition
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On Monday, McFarlane and two friends were outside the fencing, leaning against the metal barriers in front of the Department of Agriculture, which faces the National Mall.
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The winery, which is located just outside the village of Momjan, has been owned and operated by the Markežić family for more than 130 years.
Preposition
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Recently, a giant egg appeared in a nest atop the pillar beside Pinky’s.
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The seat next to the boss, the chair closest to the screen, the place beside the most senior person at dinner, the desk near the leadership office, the video tile that appears beside the executive on a call.
Adverb
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However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.
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Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.
Noun
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Photo by Steve Campbell/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images The Jets have flirted with immortality since, advancing to -- and losing in painstaking fashion -- the AFC championship game at the conclusion of the 1982, 1998, 2010 and 2011 seasons.
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For his part, the Lord Protector was granted immortality, a mixed blessing to be sure.
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Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.
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Shortstop Francisco Lindor backed up and called off the converging outfielders before losing his footing and falling right in front of Tyrone Taylor, who tripped over Lindor while failing to make the catch.
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When emergency responders arrived, Benning was found without a pulse, face down across a bed.
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Outside of Danny grinding on women without their consent, does his dancing really merit a preemptive warning?
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
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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.
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“Beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beyond. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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