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as in past
on or to the farther side of
the arrow flew beyond the fence and into the woods
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as in beside
in addition to
beyond the asking price of the house, there's also the cost of fixing up this "handyman's dream"
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as in immortality
unending existence after death
who knows how we'll fare in the beyond?
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Recent Examples of beyond
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
And beyond the nice taste, rose water is also believed to have some health and nutritional benefits.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Beyond America's VetDogs, the Amazin' Mets Foundation has given over $22 million to nonprofits in their own backyard and beyond, wherever a Met steps to the plate or takes the mound.
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Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
Next season and beyond will be judged differently, with fewer allowances and far more expected from everyone involved.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
There are international guidelines that block the culturing of human embryos beyond 14 days post-fertilization – when gastrulation takes place.
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New Atlas,
27 June 2026
And beyond the nice taste, rose water is also believed to have some health and nutritional benefits.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Adverb
The butler service goes above and beyond, catering to your whims including in-room dining (available 24 hours a day for butler suite guests) dropping off bug spray to the room, organizing your clothes into the closet upon arrival, and will even pick you up for dinner in style.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Beyond America's VetDogs, the Amazin' Mets Foundation has given over $22 million to nonprofits in their own backyard and beyond, wherever a Met steps to the plate or takes the mound.
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Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Noun
The chance to watch their hockey team playing on Fishing Opener weekend and beyond hasn’t come around in Minnesota for a while.
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Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
Next season and beyond will be judged differently, with fewer allowances and far more expected from everyone involved.
—
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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Mousa Tamari takes a beautiful crossing shot into the box from Ehsan Haddad and slides into the ball to send it past Argentina keeper Emiliano Martínez and into the back of the net for Jordan’s first score and third of the tournament.
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This is the first time Congo advances past the group stage.
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Skokie will be waving its new flag outside village hall starting this week.
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He was raised in Tiberias and Eilat, outside Israel’s traditional centers of power and influence.
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The archaeological zone sits right beside urbanized Colima.
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While that French hydrangea may look stunning beside your mailbox, growing in an area with direct sunlight is a surefire way to jeopardize your blooms.
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However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.
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Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.
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Photo by Steve Campbell/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images The Jets have flirted with immortality since, advancing to -- and losing in painstaking fashion -- the AFC championship game at the conclusion of the 1982, 1998, 2010 and 2011 seasons.
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For his part, the Lord Protector was granted immortality, a mixed blessing to be sure.
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In his absence, Mary, who has grown into herself tremendously over the course of the season, continues to build a life for herself in London.
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Burruss wrote over the beginning of the clip.
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Gonzalez Gurrola remains in custody without bail at the Sacramento County Main Jail.
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The case challenges the agency’s practice of holding noncitizens for sometimes days in facilities without a bed or other adequate accommodations.
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
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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.
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“Beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beyond. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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