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 going-over
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
After going over these stubborn wrinkles once in the Vitessa’s regular mode, using the steam-burst function fully removed them in a single pass.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
That’s not going over well with local officials.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
From going over early for the opening ceremonies.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Some chatted with organizers of the event, going over sample ballots and party platforms.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
This may involve reviewing previous tax returns and going over your finances and assets.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
An opposing coach, Georgetown’s always-unpredictable Ed Cooley, actually introduced the topic after the Huskies’ lackluster win Saturday night, as if he were disappointed not to be given a rougher going over.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
Forget going over the top for date-night out; the style icon shows the power of an LBD.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
In the final Showcase round of the game, the final two players guess the price on a large collection of high-value items and the closest guess to the correct price without going over wins the whole pot.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
After going over these stubborn wrinkles once in the Vitessa’s regular mode, using the steam-burst function fully removed them in a single pass.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
That’s not going over well with local officials.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
From going over early for the opening ceremonies.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Some chatted with organizers of the event, going over sample ballots and party platforms.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
This may involve reviewing previous tax returns and going over your finances and assets.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
An opposing coach, Georgetown’s always-unpredictable Ed Cooley, actually introduced the topic after the Huskies’ lackluster win Saturday night, as if he were disappointed not to be given a rougher going over.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
Forget going over the top for date-night out; the style icon shows the power of an LBD.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going-over
Noun
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If a building lacks temporary monitoring, local authorities may issue citations or request additional inspections.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The bill also bans administrative requirements like licensing, inspection, additional insurance thresholds, professional management mandates and conditional-use permits.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Iran’s new supreme leader released his first statement since succeeding his late father, saying Thursday that Iran would keep up its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbors and use the effective closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the United States and Israel.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s new supreme leader released his first statement Thursday since succeeding his late father, saying his country would keep up attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors and use the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the United States and Israel.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His natural curiosity and deep love for the art inform his studies; each performance is informed by careful examination of several recordings and intentional questions about interpretation.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors also showed jurors bullets and fragments that were removed from the president's body during the examination.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are the exceptions after literally going from unknowns to household names in, like, a week.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Chris Beard, the former UT coach, guided his team to an unlikely semifinal berth, but the early exit for a Texas squad that never really found its footing this season in going 18-14 had the Longhorns riding the bubble.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Michel had been pursuing charges of breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, improper accounting, unjust enrichment, fraud, and refusal to permit a tour audit, among others.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the most recent flare-up, the government restricted payment until WADA subjected itself to an independent audit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Harbaugh still needs to add more receiver help, especially with Malik Nabers’ 2026 status unclear coming off last season’s ACL and meniscus tears.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Comins is coming off a first-look deal at Fifth Season, which yielded a number of high-profile sales, with at least one more pending.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Khimberly’s death brings additional scrutiny to LAUSD at a time when the district is already entangled in other controversies.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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When wealth moves directly into a founder’s personal name and only then is transferred into protective vehicles, the sequence can draw scrutiny if disputes arise.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This pair from Baleaf is made with an ultra-soft, four-way stretch fabric that is fit for lounging and working out.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sam remembers that redshirt year, working out with one of the student managers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Going-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going-over. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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