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as in past
on or to the farther side of
the arrow flew beyond the fence and into the woods
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3
as in beside
in addition to
beyond the asking price of the house, there's also the cost of fixing up this "handyman's dream"
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as in immortality
unending existence after death
who knows how we'll fare in the beyond?
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Recent Examples of beyond
Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
But the park’s defining feature — aside from the giant Tiger outside its gates — is still the city skyline beyond the outfield walls.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
Now, Alabama is pushing for a different map for use in the 2026 House elections and beyond, though on May 8, a three-judge federal district court panel in Alabama ruled against Republicans.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
So, the debate for the 2026 season and beyond would seem to be: 12 teams, 14 or 16?
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 1 Mar. 2024
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Preposition
English scalping did not, in other words, undermine their understanding of the meaning of hair as beyond the boundaries of the body.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
But the park’s defining feature — aside from the giant Tiger outside its gates — is still the city skyline beyond the outfield walls.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Adverb
We’re focused on the next quarter-century and beyond.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
Now, Alabama is pushing for a different map for use in the 2026 House elections and beyond, though on May 8, a three-judge federal district court panel in Alabama ruled against Republicans.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Noun
Although younger and lower-income buyers surged into the market during the pandemic, tight affordability in 2022 and beyond has already started reversing those gains, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco said in its October 2024 research brief.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
So, the debate for the 2026 season and beyond would seem to be: 12 teams, 14 or 16?
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 1 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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But four years past the initial deadline, only 32% of the city’s total taxi medallions were affixed to wheelchair-accessible vehicles.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Viktor Arvidsson, a new addition to Edmonton who did not play against the Panthers in the Final last year, snuck a long-range shot past Bobrovsky to cut Florida’s lead to 3-2.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
Preposition
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That’s a positive sign for sports like Major League Baseball, which has athletes from several countries outside the U.S., including those subject to the visa restrictions like Cuba and Venezuela.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Last week, Gomez gave a speech at California State University in Los Angeles — her first tour stop outside Washington, DC.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Preposition
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Noel, listening intently, sat beside Franco and Carlos Baerga on the bench.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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O’Hara says during an interview after rehearsal, while Ball and Torres sit laughing beside him.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Adverb
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However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.—
Leigh Morgan,
al,
11 Feb. 2023
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Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.—
Sydney Carruth,
The Arizona Republic,
9 Feb. 2023
Noun
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During this period, the concept of immortality—the physical departure from human society and the achievement of eternal life—became a national preoccupation.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The first hybrid prototype named ‘Wendy’ (Sydney Chandler) marks a new dawn in the race for immortality.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
Preposition
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Young Chinese consumers aged 18–34 now account for over a third of gold jewelry sales, according to Bloomberg’s Chongjing Li.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Sarandos’ trip to Spain and investment promise came just a few months after a similar trip to Mexico, during which the exec vowed that the global streamer would invest $1 billion in the country over four years.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
Preposition
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Meghan posted photos of their food, which included corn dogs and pickle slices, but, of course, no birthday can be complete without a birthday cake.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Warm neutrals, tactile textures, and Herczeg’s artwork kept the space feeling calm and elevated without overpowering it.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
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“Beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beyond. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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