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as in past
on or to the farther side of
peered over the wall
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as in again
yet another time
several executives missed the presentation and would like you to do it over for them later this afternoon
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as in throughout
from beginning to end
read it over until you understand it thoroughly
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as in up
brought or having come to an end
the play is over now
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Recent Examples of over
Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 30 July 2025
Uncertainty looms over the upcoming holiday season, as customers have yet to submit their peak season shipping plans to UPS.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
If cheap energy helps drive down inflation and gives the Fed room to cut rates significantly, the subsidy could theoretically pay for itself multiple times over.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 7 May 2025
Currently 36-19 | On pace for 53-29 Denver is rolling, and a current eight-game winning streak has pushed it to an over projection.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Preposition
Kirk West, 58, of Franklin, is charged with theft over $250,000 and was booked into Williamson County Court July 24 on a $1 million bond.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 30 July 2025
Uncertainty looms over the upcoming holiday season, as customers have yet to submit their peak season shipping plans to UPS.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Adverb
Albatrosses can fly thousands of miles in a single foraging trip, and it's estimated that over her lifetime, Wisdom has logged over three million miles.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
If cheap energy helps drive down inflation and gives the Fed room to cut rates significantly, the subsidy could theoretically pay for itself multiple times over.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Adjective
Before the sequel was announced, Bullock and Kidman reflected on their love for the original movie in the over 20 years since its release.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 7 May 2025
Currently 36-19 | On pace for 53-29 Denver is rolling, and a current eight-game winning streak has pushed it to an over projection.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
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Because of the number of units the Fire Department dispatches to critical incidents, the total number of personnel responding to a scene would remain above the industry-standard threshold, Baker said.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Pride flag flew above state Capitol for first time Evers ordered the LGBTQ+ pride flag to fly over the East Wing of the state Capitol during the month of June in 2019 — the first time the rainbow flag flew above the building in its history.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
Preposition
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Even during quieter hours, Gracie’s feels quintessential to Phoenix, with bartenders in the know about all the happenings around town and enough regulars to make grabbing a seat at the bar feel like coming home.—
Susan Stapleton,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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Better known in this country for his swashbuckling movie scores during Hollywood’s Golden Age, Korngold was just as adept at classical concert pieces.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
Preposition
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Until then, Southwest is not accepting reservations past Jan. 26.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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That said, their relationship is definitely at the core of this film, coming back together after an unspoken rift, and working past their differences, in the aftermath of the event between Madison and the young cop.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
Preposition
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As retailers deplete their pre-tariff inventory, costs are expected to rise across a range of goods, USA TODAY reported.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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The system installed decades ago by the DNR spreads hunting pressure across time periods and geographical zones.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
Preposition
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Our current favorite pairs include a few riffs on those flats from The Row—but thanks to the recent creative renaissance around jellies, there are so many more options to discover.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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At the 2025 Anime Expo in Los Angeles, the company shared that roughly half of its subscribers — that's over 150 million households, or around 300 million people — are watching anime consistently.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The first part is extra tricky because this is a year with two off weeks per team, so not many will be playing straight through for the first six weeks.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Its next-door neighbor is sister attraction Ripley’s Mirror Maze, which messes with your mind with reflections (and reflections of reflections) and LEDs that distort the pathway through.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 July 2025
Adverb
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In May 2024, Musk once again became the world’s richest person after xAI raised $6 billion from private investors at a $24 billion valuation.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
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Forecasters are predicting the temperature to reach the high 90s or low 100s again Monday, with a heat index rising as high as 112 degrees.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adverb
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Banquet seating stretches down the south side of the room, with a mix of high-tops and dining tables throughout.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Kick your legs in small up-and-down fluttering motions while keeping your lower back flat and abs tight throughout.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
21 July 2025
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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