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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
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
That makes this research applicable not just to Mars, but to planets orbiting other stars too, with the underlying idea of looking for habitable environments beyond our solar system.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The intrigue: Billionaire Dan Gilbert, whose investments have helped restore downtown Detroit and beyond, is not involved in the city's WNBA bid, a spokesperson for Gilbert's Bedrock firm tells Axios Detroit.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Remembering Mandisa: Following her passing, many in the Christian music industry and beyond have taken to social media to commemorate Mandisa Hundley.
—Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 23 Apr. 2024
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Preposition
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney has said that the investigation is ongoing and has expanded beyond just Gilgo Beach.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
That makes this research applicable not just to Mars, but to planets orbiting other stars too, with the underlying idea of looking for habitable environments beyond our solar system.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
The studios trotted out all their finest wares this year and into 2026 and beyond to get folks excited, and there's been some pretty good stuff.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The intrigue: Billionaire Dan Gilbert, whose investments have helped restore downtown Detroit and beyond, is not involved in the city's WNBA bid, a spokesperson for Gilbert's Bedrock firm tells Axios Detroit.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Beyond the music world, several other entertainers are raking in cash from the great beyond.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Remembering Mandisa: Following her passing, many in the Christian music industry and beyond have taken to social media to commemorate Mandisa Hundley.
—Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 23 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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Shoppers and pedestrians walk past a Shiels store at Rundle Mall in Adelaide, Australia, on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Rojas scored only because the cutoff man hesitated once Rojas stopped, already past the stop sign, and the whole play will not be preserved on video for future generations.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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George and Amal were welcomed to Brignoles by the mayor, who shared a photo with the couple outside their new home in 2021.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Supreme Court denies Karen Read's double jeopardy appeal Jackson also grilled McCabe on her recollection of seeing Read's SUV outside her sister's home during the get-together.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Take the trip to Colwyn Bay, for example, when so many fans descended on the coastal Welsh town a large number had to watch the game from a farmer’s field on a hill beside the ground.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Since then, about 80,000 permits have been issued for building ADUs behind or beside existing homes.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 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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Bruno Ganz, in an unforgettable performance, plays an angel who can hear the thoughts of the denizens of Berlin and decides to give up his immortality to join them.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Along with a lifelong dream of being a Masters champion, McIlroy is now part of golfing immortality as only the sixth player with the career Grand Slam.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The situation surrounding veteran Derek Carr has led to many questions over the past several weeks.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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President Trump airs his frustration over Russia's attack on Ukraine.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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But this franchise has now gone 14 seasons without making the playoffs, longer than any team in the history of the league.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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This moss green silhouette in a pebbled leather will add visual interest to your outfit without being over the top.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 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 4 May. 2025.
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