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
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Adverb
The troops were sent overseas.
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Adverb
Elite academy instructors began translating the latest sports science data and techniques, analysing world-class matches from overseas to improve their players, according to North Korean media.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
There's something about a pastry overseas that just hits different.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Adjective
The wave is one of a number of rituals that have become synonymous with Mexico’s footballing culture and will likely form a big part of the experience for the tens of thousands of overseas visitors expected to attend the 13 matches being played in Mexico.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
The film also earned just $25 million from 86 overseas markets for a global start of $54 million.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 June 2026
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“Overseas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overseas. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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