1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
to keep peace in the family, he was forced to overpass his in-laws' frequent put-downs
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2
as in to exceed
to go beyond the limit of
a filmmaker whose technical bravura overpasses his ability to tell a coherent story
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3
as in to forget
to fail to give proper attention to
army officers who had been unjustly overpassed for promotion
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as in underpass
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Recent Examples of overpass
Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
The deputy was transporting a person to the Orange County Jail around 3:30 a.m., approaching the 408 overpass, according to the statements from the Florida Highway Patrol and Sheriff’s Office.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
After California Highway Patrol officers pushed protesters off the 101 Freeway, people wearing masks flung chunks of concrete — and even a few electric scooters — at the officers, who sheltered under an overpass.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
The deputy was transporting a person to the Orange County Jail around 3:30 a.m., approaching the 408 overpass, according to the statements from the Florida Highway Patrol and Sheriff’s Office.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Noun
Prior court decisions and guidance from the Department of Justice have set up hurdles to overcome before the court is forced to overpass a reporter’s privilege to protect sources.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpass
Verb
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While Paladino’s nonsense was rightfully ignored, a letter from a member of the House majority to the AG may not be ignored, especially this AG, especially under this president.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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Those who depend on freewheeling and shoot-from-the-hip strategies and tactics to address a crisis are ignoring or disregarding fundamental crisis management best practices that favor a calm, deliberate, and thoughtful approach.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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In 2023, Luckin’s revenue in China exceeded what Starbucks made there for the first time, bouncing back from an accounting scandal that got Luckin booted from the Nasdaq in 2020.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Despite Israel’s qualitatively effective defenses, an underlying quantitative war attrition was at play that threatened to degrade Israel’s position over time: Iranian stocks of MRBM-class missiles likely exceeded the number of anti-MRBM interceptors possessed by Israel (ie. Arrow-2 and 3).—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Hiking and Camping Deals Don't forget to check out our guide to the Best Day-Hiking Backpacks and the Best Travel Bags.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
27 June 2025
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So does the rage that accompanies it, and the need to not just forget the past but the temptation to erase yourself from the present.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The city of Elgin has been awarded a $3 million state grant to build an underpass along the Fox River Trail below the Kimball Street bridge.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Two underpasses costing $330,000 in the Lake Champlain Valley are a model effort showing how a Vermont community rallied behind thousands of tiny salamanders scurrying over the road yearly to safeguard the wildlife migrations.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The rooftop bar and restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy light bites and cocktails during warmer months overlooking views of the city.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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From simply meeting expectations to overlooking key relationships, minor missteps can quietly stall your career growth.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, a 2024 forecast by Research and Markets estimates the digital education sector will surpass $80 billion by 2030, driven by microlearning and online skill monetization.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The market could surpass those previous records on Friday or early next week, analysts told CBS MoneyWatch.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The Newton-Weston bridge replacement project is upgrading eight bridges at the Mass Pike/I-95 interchange.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2025
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The roughly 30-acre property southeast of the interchange of International Drive and State Road 528, which has been sought for years by the Dreamers as an ideal ballpark location, remains in county control.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2025
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Quynh eventually learns to forgive Andy and move past their issues because of her newfound mortality.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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And the nation could be forgiven for wanting to take a collective shower.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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“Overpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpass. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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