as in along with
in addition to
we'll need another gallon of milk over and above what we already have
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Recent Examples of over and above
For example, a mother has a commitment to ensuring her kid’s well-being, over and above her general wish for all kids everywhere to be well.
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Sigal Samuel, Vox, 22 Sep. 2024
And that’s above and beyond some of the other clunky compromises that come from SMS V2 over and above a dedicated cross-platform app.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Under the new guidelines, borrowers using the limited loan can borrow up to $75,000 over and above their mortgages — a huge increase from the former limit of $35,000.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2024
Naturally, there are obstacles to planting the Big Ten Network flag in Florida, over and above the ACC’s contractual situation.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
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Sigal Samuel, Vox, 22 Sep. 2024
And that’s above and beyond some of the other clunky compromises that come from SMS V2 over and above a dedicated cross-platform app.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Under the new guidelines, borrowers using the limited loan can borrow up to $75,000 over and above their mortgages — a huge increase from the former limit of $35,000.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2024
Naturally, there are obstacles to planting the Big Ten Network flag in Florida, over and above the ACC’s contractual situation.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and above
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The most gifted fashion choices are saved for Chloë Sevigny sitting beside Tim Heidecker as military talking heads who never bother to stand up from their chairs.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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The actor carried a medium black Peekaboo in the crook of her elbow, a crossbody strap emblazoned with the telltale double-F Fendi logo hanging down beside her.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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Silver Monday brings community members together with local officials to answer questions and learn about programs.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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If Trump is smart, his next invitations to the White House will be to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman together with his fellow Gulfie chieftains.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
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Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
22 Mar. 2023
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But shearwaters, as well as petrels and albatrosses, are part of a class known as tube-nosed seabirds, with tubular nostrils and an excellent senses of smell.—
Matthew Savoca,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Over and above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20above. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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