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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
Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 4 July 2025
There are investment opportunities globally that can prove profitable beyond a domestic retirement account.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 25 June 2025
Only time will tell how the shade inclusivity narrative changes through 2025 and beyond.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 June 2025
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Since Hefner's death in 2017 at age 91, however, many of his former girlfriends from the '70s and beyond have gone on the record to say that his prowess in the bedroom was greatly exaggerated (in addition to more serious allegations, addressed in the A&E docuseries Secrets of Playboy).
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Preposition
Preference will be given to developments in neighborhoods prone to displacement, near transit, that contain family-sized units and that incorporate affordability beyond what is required by the city.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 4 July 2025
There are investment opportunities globally that can prove profitable beyond a domestic retirement account.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Adverb
Seth Masket, a politics professor at the University of Denver, says many Democrats — in New York City and beyond — are feeling disillusioned with the party, in the wake of its 2024 election losses and after seeing the response to President Trump.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 25 June 2025
Only time will tell how the shade inclusivity narrative changes through 2025 and beyond.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 June 2025
Noun
Boston’s violence prevention efforts this summer and beyond have also been boosted by a $1 million donation from the Cummings Foundation, the mayor said.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Since Hefner's death in 2017 at age 91, however, many of his former girlfriends from the '70s and beyond have gone on the record to say that his prowess in the bedroom was greatly exaggerated (in addition to more serious allegations, addressed in the A&E docuseries Secrets of Playboy).
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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Milan Lucic was well past his prime, Jesse Puljujarvi and Kailer Yamamoto weren’t ready, and Ty Rattie was unable to thrive in a feature role.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Wall Street did its best this week to look past the tariff chaos unleashed by President Donald Trump.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Preposition
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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent stands outside an immigration courtroom at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in New York on June 10, 2025.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Mendoza could have gone outside the box by bringing in reverse-split righty Chris Devenski, who’s always been good at getting lefties out but has traditionally struggled against righties (albeit not as much in limited big-league action this year).—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Preposition
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On a pond shore at a wildlife refuge in southeast Boise, beside the Idaho Shakespeare Festival grounds, recent Timberline High School graduate Ben Gallafent snagged the catch of the day.—
Alex Music
July 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Another snap captured Johan holding up his diploma while Klum and Henry smiled beside him.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 July 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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Biggs’s audience has the same emotional bath, a bath that lays claim to immortality, that Christians have on Easter morning.—
Charlie Lee,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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And in the simple act of scaring people out of the water, Jaws achieved a kind of immortality that few movies ever do.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Preposition
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The airspace over Bedminster is locked down any time Trump is in town.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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Authorities were coming under scrutiny over whether the camps and residents in places long vulnerable to flooding received proper warning and whether enough preparations were made.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
Preposition
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This year’s Happy Together Tour is, sadly, the first without Volman.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Authorities said Aguirre, who is in the country without legal status, shot and killed 69-year-old Ricky E. Miller Sr., then fled before being found hiding in a shed.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 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 15 Jul. 2025.
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