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as in past
on or to the farther side of
peered over the wall
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as in again
yet another time
several executives missed the presentation and would like you to do it over for them later this afternoon
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as in throughout
from beginning to end
read it over until you understand it thoroughly
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as in up
brought or having come to an end
the play is over now
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Recent Examples of over
Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Christy Brown pledged in 2022 to donate $30 million over 20 years toward renovating buildings in the institute's downtown campus.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Move over, Aligns — there’s a new soft obsession in town.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
His first catch from Herbert went for an explosive gain on an over route in seven-on-seven.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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Preposition
Waupun Correctional Institution has also faced a series of deaths among those incarcerated there in recent years and is now under investigation by federal officials over how drugs and contraband were smuggled inside.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Christy Brown pledged in 2022 to donate $30 million over 20 years toward renovating buildings in the institute's downtown campus.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
The resulting image depicts a loose choreography—several children hold their ringed arms in front of them, fingertips touching—but the over-all impression is one of gleeful, expressive chaos.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Move over, Aligns — there’s a new soft obsession in town.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Best bet: Over 9.5 Wins (+100 at FanDuel) -- 1 unit
Best Las Vegas Raiders 2025 Win Total Bet
The Raiders jumped out to me as a great over bet when win totals were released back in April.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
His first catch from Herbert went for an explosive gain on an over route in seven-on-seven.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
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Second, the government data flow has been choppy in October, but alternative indicators and prior releases still point to slower growth alongside inflation that remains above target but trending less sticky at the margin.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Greece, which saw its debt ratio balloon above 200% during the COVID-19 crisis, has cut it almost in half through spending restraint and tax reforms.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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When beneficiaries will feel the impact varies, since states typically provide the benefits on a rolling basis during the month.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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That old story survived the reevaluation of war that took place during the Enlightenment; the transformation of the modern battlefield by mass mobilization and factory-scale killing in the twentieth century; and now, the separation between killer and target facilitated by technology.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Not our favorite of the breakfast meats, the poster admits, but not past its expiration date.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Of course, people who voluntarily go through a haunted house are a self-selecting group, and trauma can occur when someone is subjected to something against their will or pushed past a limit.—
Delaney Rebernik,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Their philanthropy touches all 12 of the university’s schools and colleges, as well as the university’s libraries, student affairs, athletics and various funds across campus.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Since then, she's made stops in various cities across the United States, Canada and Australia, and Perry is now traveling around the world to connect with more fans.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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The duo hope to use their data background to show global trends and narratives around rising anti-democratic sentiment by compiling and reporting on public data that often gets overlooked or underanalyzed.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Reich said Lauren Spors began to scream and threaten those around her, prompting a county worker to call the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Freddie's always stopped by the survivor girl; he's always thwarted by his young ingenue all the way through, who's losing her innocence and entering the world.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Reheat the chili on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave until heated through.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Economy Minister Luis Caputo, meanwhile, assured time and again ahead of the vote that there would be no changes to the country’s currency policy come Monday, despite pleas from some investors to loosen their grip on the peso to rebuild foreign reserves.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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After struggling to get pregnant again, the couple decided to expand their family through surrogacy.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Its corner ties secures it to your duvet cover and the box stitching ensures the filling stays evenly distributed throughout.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Meester specifically opted for a black, low-cut, strapless gown with sequins throughout.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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