over·seas
ˈō-vər-ˌsēz 
1
: of or relating to movement, transport, or communication over the sea
an overseas liner
2
: situated, originating in, or relating to lands beyond the sea
overseas installations
overseas immigrants
Examples of overseas in a Sentence
Adverb
The troops were sent overseas.
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Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
At 6-foot-3-inches and firmly over 200 pounds, Träff has fared well against senior competition overseas and will soon make his North American pro debut.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
But following the college postseason via YouTube streams and social media clips in 2024 was a crucial factor in her decision to leave her overseas team and pursue a career in the NCAA.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
The gas can be transported through pipelines over land, but the gas is too voluminous for easy transport overseas.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
At 6-foot-3-inches and firmly over 200 pounds, Träff has fared well against senior competition overseas and will soon make his North American pro debut.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Alaska counts ballots if they are postmarked by Election Day and received within 10 days, or 15 days for overseas voters in general elections.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
But following the college postseason via YouTube streams and social media clips in 2024 was a crucial factor in her decision to leave her overseas team and pursue a career in the NCAA.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Overseas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overseas. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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