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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
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, conversations are underway for Lyle and Nickerson to continue their relationship with Paramount beyond the ending of the series.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Tina Descovich, cofounder of Moms for Liberty, a conservative organization that advocates for parental rights in classrooms and beyond, says parents should feel empowered to challenge school curriculum and book content.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
The critical question for 2026 and beyond is whether higher average revenue per customer can continue to outpace the inevitable churn from aggressive pricing shifts.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
On the eve of the winter solstice, a person standing on the left claw tip would see the sun setting beyond the stinger.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, conversations are underway for Lyle and Nickerson to continue their relationship with Paramount beyond the ending of the series.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
That’s a challenge for LSEG, which has made a push into private markets as the number of new listings, in London and beyond, dwindled.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Tina Descovich, cofounder of Moms for Liberty, a conservative organization that advocates for parental rights in classrooms and beyond, says parents should feel empowered to challenge school curriculum and book content.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
There’s origin stories, and then there’s more origin stories in the beyond.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
The critical question for 2026 and beyond is whether higher average revenue per customer can continue to outpace the inevitable churn from aggressive pricing shifts.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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The Dodgers got past the Phillies without their bats ever really coming to life.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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If so, this would be a find about ten times older than Proto-Indo-European, and well past the limits of what linguists think language can preserve.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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But there is growing anticipation inside and outside the club that the coming weeks could mark the onset of historic change at the Santiago Bernabeu.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Ducard says more than half of the website’s users are Gen Z—and surprisingly, around 80% of its members live outside the United States.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Frankincense and resins open the composition, mingling with tonka and vanilla bean for a sensual, sophisticated, and addictive aroma that invites you to linger beside a boutique hotel’s flickering fireplace on a cold night.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Just hours after snorting the drug, Sarah awoke to find her girlfriend unresponsive beside her.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 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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For the Tigers, that meant players who, in a universe where there were no double plays, or a ball got through the infield, or a few calls went another way, might have been enshrined in October immortality.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Iblis granted her wish not simply by saving Hunbish’s life, but by giving him immortality—an immortality Shadi and Khalid stole.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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In 2024, the department reported it was budgeted for 1,937 officers, but had a little over 1,600 positions filled.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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If squirrels are a concern, attach wire mesh over top of the container.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' already struggling bullpen will be without one of its key members as the team prepares for the NLCS.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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The report also calculated the amount of PFNA that people could be exposed to without being harmed — a critical measurement that can be used to set limits for cleaning up PFNA contamination in Superfund sites and for removing the chemical from drinking water.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2025.
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