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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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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
Patricia Lockwood, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
Thanks in large part to the Paramount, headlines about murder and mayhem have been replaced by stories about new restaurants, new businesses, new apartments and new shows that are drawing rave reviews and audiences from the Chicago area and beyond.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2025
In the 1980s and beyond, hip hop artists invoked Malcolm, and Spike Lee immortalized him on film.
—CBS News, 4 May 2025
Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Beyond the music world, several other entertainers are raking in cash from the great beyond.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
Her pink lipstick, drawn far beyond the outline of her mouth, smiled without her.
—Patricia Lockwood, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
Thanks in large part to the Paramount, headlines about murder and mayhem have been replaced by stories about new restaurants, new businesses, new apartments and new shows that are drawing rave reviews and audiences from the Chicago area and beyond.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Adverb
From her Jamaica Queens neighborhood to Broadway and beyond, the film captures her visionary talent—affirming urban youth, Black female identity, and the power of community.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2025
In the 1980s and beyond, hip hop artists invoked Malcolm, and Spike Lee immortalized him on film.
—CBS News, 4 May 2025
Noun
The vocals are ghastly, like poltergeists speaking from the beyond, trying to convey some hazy message the mortals can’t decipher.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Beyond the music world, several other entertainers are raking in cash from the great beyond.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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Leah Miller's six goals led South Carroll past Liberty in the Class 1A West Region I championship game.—
Timothy Dashiell,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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Tuesday, May 13: Moon and Antares Just a day past full, the 94%-lit waning gibbous moon will rise an hour or so after sunset and shine alongside the red supergiant star Antares at the heart of the constellation Scorpius.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Preposition
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Hundreds of people have lined up outside the courthouse, the AP reported, some of whom camped out overnight.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Sharing tax information with agencies outside the IRS For example, Congress passed a law to strictly limit who can access information that taxpayers voluntarily provide to the IRS.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
12 May 2025
Preposition
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Prior to The Studio, Monterroso Mejia also worked beside actors like Keke Palmer in One of Them Days, Will Ferrell in You’re Cordially Invited, and Quinta Brunson in Abbott Elementary.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
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For a larger living room, a rectangular table beside a sofa balances the scale and provides ample space for a lamp, decor, and everyday necessities.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 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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The first hybrid prototype, named Wendy (Chandler), marks a new dawn in the race for immortality.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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It's long been the stuff of science fiction: humans achieving immortality by uploading their consciousness into a silicon virtual paradise, ruled over by a benevolent super-intelligent AI.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Earle then posted a TikTok about the house, which went viral, amassing over 1.1 million views.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Pro-Palestinian groups urged the European Broadcasting Union to exclude Israel over Gaza, where more than 50,000 people have been killed in the ensuing offensive by Israel, according to local health officials.—
John Revill,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Preposition
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But a critical challenge looms for organizations increasing their adoption of AI: how to satiate these models without feeding them sensitive information.—
Sean Nathaniel,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The New York team will look to punch its ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night (May 14) in Boston, and the Celtics could be without superstar Jayson Tatum, who left the game with a lower leg injury late in the fourth quarter.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
13 May 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 22 May. 2025.
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