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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Adverb
Hov recently attempted to expand his business imprint domestically, in addition to advising the powers that be overseas.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Like all the other Jets, Mason Taylor struggled mightily against Denver’s defense overseas, catching his only target for two yards.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The manpower shortages compelled the War Department not only to rethink its policy of barring Black GIs from combat, but to cut back the number of servicemen stationed stateside, retaining only those disqualified for overseas duty by age or physical condition.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
The new rules not only increase the number of elements subject to Beijing’s export controls but also extend curbs targeting production technologies and overseas use.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Overseas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overseas. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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