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Definition of beyondnext
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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 outside
out of the reach or sphere of although the town has ordinances against public drunkenness, any degree of intoxication under your own roof is beyond their authority

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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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beyond

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adverb

as in farther
at or to a greater distance or more advanced point the dream that someday we will journey to the outer reaches of our solar system and beyond

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beyond

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noun

as in immortality
unending existence after death who knows how we'll fare in the beyond?

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Recent Examples of beyond
Preposition
Porter shot at a 25% clip from beyond the arc (9-36). Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 May 2026 Forgoing the traditional show of force in favor of security, the parade took place after intensified Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory, particularly against oil refineries, as the Ukrainian government accuses the Kremlin of continuing attacks on Kyiv and beyond. Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Adverb
Still, your age can offer a few indicators about what your skin needs, which, for many people in their late 30s and beyond, is moisture and a light touch. Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026 DiVincenzo is done for the season after tearing his right Achilles tendon, while Edwards’ status for Game 5 and beyond is in question. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
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One concern with athletes sticking around indefinitely into their mid-20s or beyond is that college sports could start to look more like pro sports, except not as good as the NFL or NBA, resembling minor leagues, which are traditionally difficult to market. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026 Advance Funds Network, a direct business loan lender, conducted a nationwide study to identify the small businesses Americans say have the most genuinely friendly teams - the places known for real warmth, patience, and above-and-beyond service. Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beyond
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  • Nearly 30 minutes later, Dudinha, who had terrorized Angel City throughout the night, sent in a cross from the left flank that Van Zanten was able to get to, ahead of Angel City defender Evelyn Shores, knocking it past goalkeeper Angelina Anderson.
    Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 10 May 2026
  • Benjamin cruised past Jacksonville Bolles 12-4 in the state semifinal.
    Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2026
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  • Last year, the nascent Uyghur chain added an outpost just outside Atlanta.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • McGlynn used an assist from Lawrence Ennali in the 25th minute to score on a shot from well outside the box, giving Houston a 1-0 lead.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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  • The party had been promoted across social media and drew a large crowd of mostly young adults from around the Oklahoma City area to a picnic pavilion beside the lake.
    Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
  • Food and drink Planter’s, the main restaurant, offers a solid breakfast spread—a parade of continental, local, and global dishes—while Terrace Italian serves pizza and pasta, best experienced at night under the covered seating beside the illuminated pool and beachfront gardens.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Adverb
  • However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.
    Leigh Morgan, al, 11 Feb. 2023
  • Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.
    Sydney Carruth, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
Noun
  • Nobody seems interested in unpacking the actual immortality aspect here.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • Buoyed by Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and VJ Edgecombe, the Sixers held a one-point lead over the Knicks going into the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
  • Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.
    Data Skrive, New York Times, 7 May 2026
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  • The casting has always managed to feel diverse, but in a guileless, incidental way, giving the appearance of multicultural inclusion without espousing any explicitly progressive viewpoints.
    Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
  • And the event went off without a security hitch, which was likely reassuring to members of Congress shaken by Saturday night's press dinner incident.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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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
  • 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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