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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Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The fact that two of the event’s three co-chairs are flying in from overseas to show their support for the HSNY speaks to the organization’s reputation, both in America and abroad, as a support system for talented young watchmakers.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
According to The Times of London, which first reported the split over airbase access, Starmer has denied the use of RAF Fairford in England and Diego Garcia – the British overseas territory in the Indian Ocean – for any strike on Iran.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
For people sending money overseas, these increases reduce flexibility and leave less room for error.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The fact that two of the event’s three co-chairs are flying in from overseas to show their support for the HSNY speaks to the organization’s reputation, both in America and abroad, as a support system for talented young watchmakers.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
In recent years, China has actively promoted the aircraft abroad, showcasing models at major international defense events, including the Paris and Dubai air shows, in a bid to attract overseas buyers,the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
According to The Times of London, which first reported the split over airbase access, Starmer has denied the use of RAF Fairford in England and Diego Garcia – the British overseas territory in the Indian Ocean – for any strike on Iran.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Overseas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overseas. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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