as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
received a thorough going-over before being sent on stage
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as in succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired
his sales pitch went over as expected and he saw a 200% increase in his commissions
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for going-over
Noun
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Most violations were corrected during the inspection.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2025 -
Guardianship properties were often run down, the inspections by providers felt intrusive and license fees were rising.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For example, a close examination of the retina can reveal early signs of diabetes or high blood pressure.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Real Housewives franchise started as a modest examination into the absurdities of the quotidian lives of the upper class — a little bit Desperate Housewives, a little bit Laguna Beach, with a lot of glam in between.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Once the audit is completed and made public, Trump will have a solid case to abolish it and transition to the [External Revenue Service].—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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First, as Goldsmith acknowledges, the IGs don’t determine policy beyond their own audits and investigations.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
30 Jan. 2025
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For some, that may be a public charter school that receives scrutiny from local or state school boards but is given more flexibility than traditional public K-12 schools.—
The Editorial Board,
Orange County Register,
28 Jan. 2025
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Three of President Donald Trump's most controversial Cabinet picks will face the scrutiny of Senate committees this week -- Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kash Patel.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Democratic Party is the most unpopular it's been in polling that dates back to 2008, according to a new survey from Quinnipiac University.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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The survey found that common complaints include reclining seats abruptly, talking loudly and ignoring crew instructions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Follow live reaction to the fight by clicking here.—
Luke Brown,
The Athletic,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Going-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going-over. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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