How to Use over in a Sentence

over

1 of 4 adverb

• She knocked over the lamp.
• We came to a stream and jumped over.
• The wall's too high for us to climb over.
• She leaned over and kissed him.
• A couple of trees fell over during the storm.
• The baby rolled over onto his stomach.
• Catch one here; move over there.
  — Keith Sutton, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
• This game should have been over.
  — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
• Try this line, move over there.
  — Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
• The fight isn’t over yet, though.
  — Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
• That team over there has done that.
  — Michael Russo, New York Times, 14 May 2026
• Oh my gosh, this dream is over.
  — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
• But the night is far from over.
  — Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
• And with that, the dream is over.
  — Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Oct. 2025
• This one was over in about five.
  — Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
• So is this whole thing over yet?
  — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
• Just like that, my quest was over.
  — Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
• Oh, look at that thing over there.
  — Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2026
• The cold front isn't over quite yet.
  — Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
• The time of the lone wolf is over.
  — Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
• And her lucky streak was far from over.
  — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
• Prairie says his work is far from over.
  — Carlton Gillespie, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
• His regime was far from over, though.
  — Janis Carr, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
• One more goal and the game was over.
  — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
• The show was over, as was an era.
  — Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
• Flip things over, touch them, smell them.
  — Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
• The fight, though, might not be over.
  — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
• The age of toys is over, we’re told.
  — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 June 2026
• Nor are there signs that the surge is over.
  — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
• And just like that, the process was over.
  — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026

over

2 of 4 preposition

• Throw the rocks over the side of the boat.
• He looked over the fence.
• He fell over the cliff's edge.
• The meat was cooked over an open fire.
• A plane was flying low over the trees.
• The sun's coming up over the mountain.
• She looked at him over the top of her glasses.
• Their balcony looks out over the city.
• She slung the bag over her shoulder.
• His hat was pulled low over his eyes.
• How have cruise line spas changed over the years?
  — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 June 2026
• This silk scarf earns its keep a dozen times over.
  — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
• And that seems like the plan over the course of the next year.
  — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
• To make such a big deal over nothing.
  — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
• His brothers are over the moon.
  — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
• These are the first to split and topple over.
  — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
• Some have even returned over the course of time.
  — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
• The two then struggled over their firearms.
  — Cbs Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
• Yet, his dad has shown them to him more than a few times over the years.
  — Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
• Spread chipotle mayo over 4 tostadas.
  — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 May 2026
• If commuters drive to and from work, that's over four hours a week.
  — Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2021
• Your mother is at the foot of her bed watching over her.
  — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
• Staying warm over the next few months can be a challenge.
  — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
• Drape it over your shoulders and tie it in front of your chest or around your waist.
  — Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
• But whether this will be enough to win over voters is unclear.
  — Rebecca Tan, Washington Post, 4 July 2022
• The shipper’s stock is up over 48% year to date.
  — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
• Thank you so much for all of the love and support over these last 4 years.
  — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 23 May 2026
• The last was over a year ago, long before any kind of scandal.
  — Fox News, 25 Sep. 2021
• The series has felt over ever since.
  — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 May 2026
• Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven or saucepan.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 1 Sep. 2021

over

3 of 4 adjective

• When is this class over?
• And before we knew it, the storm was over.
• When it's over, it's over. You don't get a second chance.
• In turn, the over hit in five of the Saints’ first eight games.
  — Catena Media, oregonlive, 7 Nov. 2022
• This cross-over dish is amazing as both a side and a light dessert.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
• When play stopped, the cut line was at 2-over par for the tournament.
  — Mark Inabinett | [email protected], al, 8 Apr. 2023
• For an over bet to hit, both teams need to combine to score 48 points or more.
  — Ryan R. Bonini, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, 15 Sep. 2019
• For an all-over ethereal look, stick to a soft peachy palette.
  — Allure, 3 May 2022
• The foam, on the other hand, is great for sections or all-over color.
  — Devon Abelman, Allure, 26 June 2018
• The dress is sleeveless (still scary for me at times), has an all-over print, and is oversize.
  — Kellie Brown, Teen Vogue, 25 Mar. 2019
• These electric socks provide all-over heat to both the top and the bottom of the foot.
  — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 23 Dec. 2021
• And that will take care of itself over time as the economy ratchets up the growth rate.
  — WSJ, 24 Apr. 2017
• Gigi's all-over blonde tone is a bit creamier in certain areas.
  — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 27 Aug. 2019
• Use black as an all-over paint color or as an accent to add depth and drama to your bedroom.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2022
• Scrivo suggests the balayage technique rather than an all-over shade change or foils.
  — Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, 15 Oct. 2018
• Use it as an all-over remedy for mass breakouts, or as a spot-checker for one-offs.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2021
• Meanwhile the all-over print is a nod to the Barcelona coat of arms, which is also the base of the club crest.
  — SI.com, 12 Sep. 2019
• The styles are pared-back, with only the slightest ruching or details such as tie fronts or all-over stripes.
  — Halie Lesavage, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2018
• The same concepts apply to cancelling noise via an earbud or an over-ear headphone.
  — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 22 Mar. 2023
• The Miracle Balm was a great finish for an all-over highlight.
  — Andrea Aguila, Glamour, 28 July 2022
• The pop star previously switched between all-over ink black and her signature black with neon green roots.
  — Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com, 2 Feb. 2022
• His first catch from Herbert went for an explosive gain on an over route in seven-on-seven.
  — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
• And his last rule of thumb is to start with a neutral, all-over color—without it, your highlights and lowlights won't pop.
  — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 20 July 2017
• The Tulum features a dainty pearl trim along its cross-over straps and flows into a slingback strap.
  — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
• Back Texas on the moneyline here and, given how good both offenses are, look for a play on the over bet.
  — Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2023
• Modern, all-over blue and white petals give this bedside lamp a graceful air with a pop of personality.
  — Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2021
• That may increase over time as ridership rises, according to a spokesman for the mayor.
  — Paul Berger, WSJ, 3 May 2018
• This is because the minimum you’re required to pay increases with your over balance.
  — Mia Taylor, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2022
• Chapman won the contest with nearly 37 percent of the over three thousand votes cast by our readers.
  — cleveland, 10 Sep. 2021
• His interceptions have come on a curl, an over route and a deep post; at the ball’s apex and via dives; with fluidity and with bobbles.
  — Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2021

over

4 of 4 verb

• That does not mean leaders need to over-explain every response.
  — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
• Just watch the tendency to over-explain; simple truths land best.
  — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026
• Add the sugars to the butter and cream together, careful not to over-mix.
  — Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 12 June 2018
• There’s no need to over-analyze the importance.
  — Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
• In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, pulse to purée the eggplant, being careful not to over process.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 11 Feb. 2018
• The president’s legal team has 24 hours to over a three-day period to give its case.
  — Kerry Picket, Washington Examiner, 24 Jan. 2020
• One area overs parts of Chilton and extreme southern Shelby counties.
  — Leigh Morgan, al, 31 Oct. 2019
• Stir flour mixture into sugar mixture until just moistened, being careful not to over mix.
  — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 28 Apr. 2018
• Fungus gnats, the bothersome small fruit fly-size pest prefer wet, organic rich soils, so careful not to over water.
  — Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2017
• The grander point is not to over estimate the importance of statistical rankings.
  — Eric Bolin, ajc, 14 Sep. 2017
• The Southeast is home to over a quarter of all butt implants, calf augmentations, and pectoral implants.
  — Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 22 June 2018
• That allocation was based on an average of each state’s snapper landings overs a multi-year period.
  — Shannon Tompkins, Houston Chronicle, 31 May 2018
• Combine the flour, salt and nuts, then add it to your butter mixture in increments, scraping the bowl before each addition, being careful not to over-mix.
  — Patrick Cooley, cleveland.com, 22 Dec. 2017
• Some replace the Rose's with 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice and 1/2 ounce simple syrup, but there's no real need to over-complicate things here.
  — Esquire Editors, Esquire, 12 July 2017
• Finding a way not to over rely on Wade, however, presents a new challenge for Spoelstra for the final quarter of the season.
  — Rohan Nadkarni, SI.com, 1 Mar. 2018
• Beat the heavy cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a balloon-whisk attachment or a handheld electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form (but be careful not to over-beat).
  — Jason Wilson, charlotteobserver, 4 May 2018
• Southgate needs to get the balance right, England could still do with another three points to ensure advancement but should be cautious not to over-commit in a likely dead rubber match.
  — SI.com, 23 June 2018
• The National Weather Service tweeted a heat safety warning to urge Chicagoans not to over exert themselves.
  — CBS News, 25 Sep. 2017
• No need to over compensate with outlandish declarations, poetic prophecies, or violent guarantees.
  — Tim Kiernan, SI.com, 22 June 2017
• The settlement, finalized in July, does not require the county to admit wrongdoing, and overs all current and future legal action related to the allegations.
  — Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2019
• The portion that believed immigrants strengthened America increased from just under three-in-10 in rural places to over four-in-10 in urban centers (with the suburbs falling in between).
  — Ronald Brownstein, CNN, 12 June 2018
• Using predictive models, the bank's Analytic Investors unit found that the Patriots will beat the Eagles by at least five points, overing the point spread of 4 1/2 points.
  — Josh Petri, Bloomberg.com, 31 Jan. 2018