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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
Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
The Rockies owe Bryant $81 million over the next three seasons.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
My story is not even close to over.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
The over month long closure has left hundreds of thousands of employees missing paychecks and disrupting millions of benefits.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Preposition
Both strikes on Ukraine came a little over a week after peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, brokered by the United States, were held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
The Rockies owe Bryant $81 million over the next three seasons.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
Adverb
While warmer days are in the forecast for Charlotte, with temperatures expected to top 70 degrees on some days next week, winter isn’t officially over until Friday, March 20.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
My story is not even close to over.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
In the over 35 years Hillwood’s been in business, the company’s developments along I-35W between Loop 820 and Texas 114 have generated billions of dollars of economic impact for the Metroplex, Hillwood President Mike Berry said speaking at the Nov. 13 unveiling ceremony.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
The over month long closure has left hundreds of thousands of employees missing paychecks and disrupting millions of benefits.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
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However, all this comes at a price; Prescott is 23% above the national average cost of living.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Additional snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches above 6000 feet, and locally up 12 - 18 inches to over higher peaks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Fulton County has also confirmed that some ballots were scanned multiple times during the recount, the affidavit says.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rudzena said that Nancy, an Arizona resident, would visit over the years and became a viewer when the church began airing its services online during the pandemic.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Nvidia’s sales and profits were up more than 60% in the October quarter compared to the previous year, soaring past Wall Street’s expectations.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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At one point in the first half, a Utah ball handler couldn’t get past Bidunga to drive to the basket, and while flustered, threw the ball backward to a teammate.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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As the discipline grew in popularity, Warren’s students began to take home trophies from tournaments across the country and internationally.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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If multiple hypotheses work to explain the data equally well but one conflicts with reality in some other realm (and the other doesn’t), the one that’s valid across the widest range of applicability is superior.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Since June, federal immigration raids have disrupted neighborhoods and communities across Los Angeles and around the nation, including at work sites, along neighborhood streets and in commercial areas.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the physical health risks, doctors and lawyers warn the societal shame around menstruation has a corrosive impact on women’s mental wellbeing and sense of self.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Gas and dust swirling around a black hole block visible light, but infrared light can punch right through.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Continue to cook, stirring, until pasta is al dente and chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes more.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Duren shoved Diabate’s face, and despite people on both sides trying to alleviate the tension, the usually mild-mannered Diabate kept trying to find Duren again.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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In December, Mulready again referenced the investigation of roof claims in a press release responding to the attorney general’s State Farm intervention.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Two drones buzzed overhead, and a chopper was up.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Monday, widespread high winds, heavy rainfall, and heavy mountain snow slammed Hawaii as a result of a low-pressure system south of the state and a high-pressure system north of the islands, squeezing the pressure gradient overhead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Feb. 2026
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