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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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
So Artemis 2 was the first mission to fly four people to deep space, as well as the first to send a bona fide toilet beyond Earth orbit.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
The big problem now, according to many policymakers in Asia and beyond, is that there may not be enough of us.
—Daniel Moss, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
In the movie’s opening moments, Shelley speaks from the beyond directly to us.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
So Artemis 2 was the first mission to fly four people to deep space, as well as the first to send a bona fide toilet beyond Earth orbit.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
In response, our customers are accelerating their capacity expansion plans for 2026 and beyond, supported by long-term agreements with their customers.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
The big problem now, according to many policymakers in Asia and beyond, is that there may not be enough of us.
—Daniel Moss, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
Ocean-view oasis With the Atlantic Ocean just a few feet away, Charlotte Nakhoul of Lenox Design Studio wanted to ensure the landscape and the ocean beyond would remain the constant focal point.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
In the movie’s opening moments, Shelley speaks from the beyond directly to us.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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The next batter, Jacob Wilson, sent a slow roller past Senga right to Semien, who missed the ball completely.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Pork chops are typically a lean cut, so the meat dries out quickly when cooked past 145°F.—
Wini Moranville,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Counterintuitively, digital trade’s greatest impacts fall outside the tech sector entirely — in manufacturing, agriculture, health care, financial services, and entertainment.—
Josh Kallmer,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Joaquín Pereyra was threatening down the right side; Jefferson Diaz won the ball back and centered a pass to the top of the box; and Kelvin Yeboah’s dummy run drew in Portland’s defense to give Chancalay space outside the 18-yard box.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Many families live beside the dumps, inhaling smoke from burning waste day and night.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Walk beside trout streams (Dukes Creek) and blooming rhododendrons, a stunning hike year-round.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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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Nobody seems interested in unpacking the actual immortality aspect here.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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The point of it all Another classic story of the search for immortality comes from Greek mythology.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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The conflict has killed more than 6,000 people and displaced over 600,000 others, according to the International Crisis Group.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Snow over the Denver metro area may start late Friday morning into the afternoon with minor impacts.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Limited production, self-distribution, and low visibility can all play a role, and without intentional effort to build demand and relationships, their wines can remain just as absent from local lists.—
Maryam Ahmed,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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The risk is moving too fast on a feeling without a plan.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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 Apr. 2026.
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