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
Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2025
In Broward, a pedestrian overpass is proposed to get people safely over the tracks in Oakland Park.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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Verb
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
Noun
Colorado officials on Tuesday were proud to announce the completion of the I-25 Greenland wildlife overpass in Douglas County.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2025
In Broward, a pedestrian overpass is proposed to get people safely over the tracks in Oakland Park.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpass
Verb
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And ignoring that fact is now no longer a laughing matter.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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All of these teens had in fact ignored their notices to appear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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FactSet data shows that 76% of the companies that have already posted earnings have exceeded estimates.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Snow totals exceeded 6 inches along the Red River, with isolated amounts of 9 to 11 inches reported in Cooke and Grayson counties, among the highest accumulations seen in North Texas in recent years.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Galaxy also want to forget about 2025 when the club finished near the bottom of the Western Conference.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield clearly hasn’t forgotten how his time in Cleveland ended after taking a shot at new Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski Tuesday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is working to improve a very busy underpass in Denver off Iowa Avenue between Acoma Street and Santa Fe Drive.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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At some point, as shown in eyewitness video obtained by Bay Area News Group, Husien is seen briefly entering the police vehicle before getting out and running west toward the Highway 87 underpass.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, don't overlook the kitchen and laundry room, which can also be prone to soap scum.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The ranch overlooks the 5,000-acre Ramona Grasslands Nature Preserve, which is under the stewardship of San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Even as the New York Yankees’ rivalry with the Boston Red Sox surpasses a century of heated matchups with countless players involved, the competition is continuously revived by each new player that joins one side or the other.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Jalen Brunson scored 20 points and Landry Shamet was 6 for 6 on 3-pointers and added 18 for the Knicks, who led by as much as 59 points before the 54-point victory that surpassed the previous largest victory margin of 48 points.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Authorities also located graffiti near the 23rd Street and Interstate-235 interchange.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Drivers have likely seen crews placing large girders at the interchange, which is west of McDermott Road along the Nampa-Meridian border.—
Rose Evans
January 21,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But with performances like this, he could be forgiven for allowing his thoughts to drift briefly towards the summer in North America.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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This is a powerful time to release emotional baggage and forgive yourself for past choices.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Overpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpass. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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