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Recent Examples of overhead
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
This generally means that if about 20 people listen to that episode, the company made a profit on that episode, without factoring in overhead.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement As the music came to a crescendo, British Red Arrow jets flew overhead, with red, white and blue smoke trials of the Union Jack flag following behind.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Fritz would solidify the break in a tense service game, which ended with an overhead smash, and then go on to break the Spaniard yet again during a surprisingly loose, un-Alcaraz-like service game.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Go ahead and ask for assistance locating a spot to store your bags or ask for advice on putting it in the overhead.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
This generally means that if about 20 people listen to that episode, the company made a profit on that episode, without factoring in overhead.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
As meteors streak overhead across the state, look for a clear, open area to best view the meteor showers in Michigan's skies.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement As the music came to a crescendo, British Red Arrow jets flew overhead, with red, white and blue smoke trials of the Union Jack flag following behind.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhead
Adverb
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Investors hit the buy button on these names, all of which continued upward to new highs for the year.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sadly, nationwide, the numbers continue to trend upward.—
Patti Newton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Huntington Beach councilmembers have said the air show is an important economic driver and the benefits to the city should outweigh the costs.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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Households spent on average $13,174 on transportation costs in 2023, the second largest expenditure category after housing, according to a 2024 report by the Department of Transportation.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For instance, this could manifest as a sudden attraction that disrupts your conservative dating life or an unexpected expense that completely throws off your tidy budget.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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So far, the expenses for combating the fire is $1,895,797.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Take a look at more moments from the couple’s wedding above and below.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The rash may begin as small, flat, round discolorations that become raised and fluid-filled (clear or pus) before scabbing.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
The Arizona Republic,
29 July 2022
Noun
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Of this, discretionary spending—which includes transportation, education, housing, social services programs, science outlays, and much more—represented just 26% of the total.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kushner told Forbes that the investment has already brought in a return of more than nine times the initial outlay.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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What To Know Strong winds were sending decades-old ash from the 1980 eruption aloft on Tuesday.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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After winning a bronze in Swedish massage, Cool Raúl Rodriguez Hernandez glowed with pride and held his Cuban flag aloft.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Underestimating The Costs Many new franchise owners focus solely on the franchise fees and forget about other expenditures that often fall under the radar.—
Seth Lederman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Operating margins are expected to expand 100 to 150 basis points by Fiscal 2028 in constant currency and capital expenditures are expected to equal 4 percent to 5 percent of the top line annually.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Overhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhead. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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