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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
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Lyle Menendez frequently leaned over to jot down notes.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
But Harrison remains staunch in his belief that Dallas has the makings of a winning team despite their season being over.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Anu Bharadwaj, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2024
Moore came in behind the clear-out from the opposite side on an over route and was wide open in a confused Carolina secondary for an easy touchdown to tie the score at 7-7.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
Come for breakfast or a light lunch and stay for their dazzling cheese selection—over 150 varieties served with the kind of attention to detail that makes even a simple sandwich feel sublime.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Lyle Menendez frequently leaned over to jot down notes.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
The era of cooperation was over, and U.S. strategy had to focus on Washington’s contests with its major rivals, China and Russia.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
But Harrison remains staunch in his belief that Dallas has the makings of a winning team despite their season being over.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Today’s work culture has an over reliance on manual information-sharing and a lack of documentation.
—Anu Bharadwaj, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2024
Moore came in behind the clear-out from the opposite side on an over route and was wide open in a confused Carolina secondary for an easy touchdown to tie the score at 7-7.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
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Several of them have been discovered at overseas burial sites, like France's Normandy American Cemetery above D-Day's Omaha Beach, where families gather to commemorate loved ones now lying beneath the Jewish Star.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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One interesting depiction of the Last Supper was found above a German coat of arms, which depicted a goblet, a platter, and a round piece of bread with a hole in it, similar to a Jerusalem bagel.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Trump has continued prolific fundraising during his second term, including $239 million for his inaugural committee through April 20, according to a Federal Election Commission filing April 20.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Context The use of subpoenas and warrants to discover who has spoken to reporters grew considerably under the administrations of former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, as well as during President Donald Trump's first term.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The first iteration of its NHL team, the Jets, played in town from 1979 to 1996 — and never won a Stanley Cup, or even advanced past the second round of the playoffs.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Also on Thursday, Peacock released some photos of the upcoming season, including the one above of John racing past a car.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The National Civilian Community Corps deployed adults between the ages of 18 and 26 to work for weeks at a time to serve in communities, working on disaster response, environmental conservation and wildfire prevention across the country.—
Aishvarya Kavi,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The rate cut is aimed at boosting economic activity across the 20 eurozone countries by making borrowing cheaper for businesses and consumers.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years old, is due to be laid to rest in the days ahead following a Saturday funeral service sure to draw leaders from around the world.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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By the end of its staffing reduction, the IRS could lose 40 percent of its workforce, going from a staff size of around 100,000 employees down to 60,000, according to a report by the Federal News Network.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In The Apprentice’s debut season, Donald Trump was the show’s unflappable centerpiece: assigning tasks at the top of each episode, dispensing business advice midway through, and ultimately delivering his signature dismissal to one unlucky contestant.—
Dawn Klavon,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Players create a character and have a main storyline to progress through, along with a huge variety of side quests that allow each player to have a unique experience.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Yet again, another young person learns that in Baltimore, some promises are never kept.—
Natasha Dartigue,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
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Related: As conclave looms, major Catholic nations may be passed over again Before Francis, liberals often protested the more orthodox leadership of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI.—
Liam Adams,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Interstitial images of spectacularly wooded hills, forests, foliage, the Housatonic River, and other vistas punctuate the movie throughout, in cinematography (by Rafael Palacio Illingworth) that beholds them as plain wonders, the face of the world.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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Parents and families navigating the process need support throughout, the organization says.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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