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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
Abc News, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2025
There are sets with over 800 pieces ideal for long-term projects and simpler options for kids to put together on their own.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2025
Examples include hits after a play is over, hitting a player who is out of bounds or helmet-to-helmet contact.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
In the over 30 years he’s worked in VFX, Ulbrich worked on some of Hollywood’s biggest movies including Titanic, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Black Panther, and most recently, Top Gun: Maverick.
—Damien Scott, Billboard, 17 July 2024
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Preposition
And just this month alone, over a quarter million children, half of them girls, enrolled in our online learning platform.
—Abc News, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2025
There are sets with over 800 pieces ideal for long-term projects and simpler options for kids to put together on their own.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Adverb
According to Krauss, the track dates back to over a decade ago.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2025
Examples include hits after a play is over, hitting a player who is out of bounds or helmet-to-helmet contact.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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
In the over 30 years he’s worked in VFX, Ulbrich worked on some of Hollywood’s biggest movies including Titanic, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Black Panther, and most recently, Top Gun: Maverick.
—Damien Scott, Billboard, 17 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
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In fiscal 2023, just above 40% of all federal employees worked remotely in some capacity, according to a 2024 OPM congressional report.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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The idea is to be able to put residential units above commercial buildings like those in a strip mall.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Since his return, Murray has started 30 of the team’s last 31 games, and during certain stints, showed a budding chemistry with Williamson on both ends of the court.—
William Guillory,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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The valiant rebel who stayed underground during The Macrodat Uprising, sacrificing his own glimpse of the outside world to help others, now appears intent on protecting himself.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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There’s a growing sense around the league that Cam Johnson may remain with the Nets past Thursday’s trade deadline.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Then, in a flash, Johnson spun around to his left and fired the puck off his backhand toward Buffalo goaltender James Reimer, the puck sailing past Reimer’s mask and finding the far corner of the net.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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In addition, Murdoch argued Fox sports content will continue to be distributed across multiple platforms, including traditional linear TV networks, cable TV, digital MVPDs and Fox’s own DTC services.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
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Held at the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, the performances garnered more than 50 million viewers across 28 streaming platforms, per the organization.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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In the lead-up to Augustine’s summer opening, Lee has hosted preview dinners around the city at restaurants like Navy Blue and Riel.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appétit,
28 Jan. 2025
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The attack took place around 4 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022, as all four were inside an off-campus house near the University of Idaho. Kohberger, at the time, was a Ph.D. student studying criminology at Washington State University, which is just 10 miles away from the crime scene.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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There’s no obvious way out of the mess, but avenues are being explored and the famously-scrappy UK production sector will back itself to find the route through.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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Wade is the most beloved player in Heat history and is a true legend all the way through.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The faults at 6:10 p.m. and again at 6:11 p.m. coincided with two flashes in the vicinity of the transmission lines seen in a video captured by a camera at an Arco gas station in the moments before the Eaton fire began, followed by flames near the base of high-voltage transmission towers.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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In other words, the index’s final performance numbers were entirely reflective of the biggest Technology stocks again on Tuesday, but in the opposite direction.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The dramatic strapless dress featured angular elements throughout, with a sheer corseted bodice with exposed boning in a shade of black.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
2 Feb. 2025
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Sustainability runs throughout: The Retreat’s electricity, heating, and hot water are all 100 percent powered by a nearby geothermal power plant.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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