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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
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
But the exhibit extends beyond personal milestones.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
In the Labour Party and beyond, the revelation that Mandelson was scheming with Epstein to try to soften one of his own government’s policies generated outrage.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
Walden Green, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
Big guests and icons from the worlds of politics, business, culture and beyond will be part of the formula for the new Sky News breakfast show.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
Brooklyn shot just 3-for-17 in the second and an ice-cold 2-for-23 from beyond the arc in the first half.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
But the exhibit extends beyond personal milestones.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
As tributes continue across Atlanta and beyond, many leaders say Jackson's passing marks the end of an era, but not the end of the movement.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
In the Labour Party and beyond, the revelation that Mandelson was scheming with Epstein to try to soften one of his own government’s policies generated outrage.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
Borges’ work on Clube da Esquina and beyond has been cited as an inspiration by the likes of Herbie Hancock, Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner, Paul Simon, and Animal Collective.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
Big guests and icons from the worlds of politics, business, culture and beyond will be part of the formula for the new Sky News breakfast show.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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While many travelers speed past Lyon on the TGV en route to more bucolic points south, in recent years the friendly, walkable city has come into its own thanks to neighborhoods like Confluence, a starchitect's playground.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Another great option is the Rose River Falls loop, a four-mile moderate trail that meanders through the spring blooms and past a 67-foot waterfall.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Still, Bridgeman ranked outside the top 100 on DataGolf.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Photos released by North Korean state media showed the devices stationed outside the building that will host the party congress.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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The hotel’s focus on wellness is also a draw—beyond the Dune Spa, there’s a lap pool and gym tucked beside the yoga pavilion, as well as tennis courts that can be reserved for both tennis and pickleball.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kim’s teenage daughter, widely believed to be named Ju Ae, again appeared prominently at the parade beside her father.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 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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Her vigilance has no room for any notion of immortality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Ahead of this race, Klæbo stood on the cusp of Olympic immortality.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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In addition to worry over exposure to toxins in food and drinking water, more than 60% of American adults are also very or somewhat concerned about chemicals that industry uses in children’s toys and baby products, food packaging, and personal care products such as makeup, the Pew survey found.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Harvard University’s former president Larry Summers will resign from the school over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as the scandal increasingly ensnares figures in academia.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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So without further delay, find dozens of excellent vacation rentals to take over this summer below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Although the board voted without any discussion of the motion to extend protections brought forward by Horvath, members of the public did voice concerns.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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