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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
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
And increasingly, the consequences extend far beyond a single stay.
—Teresa MacKintosh, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The comedian recently signed with WME for representation in all areas, with an eye toward expanding her presence in comedy, digital, non-scripted, scripted and beyond, and is also represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Apr. 2026
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
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Preposition
Populous reach extends well beyond Fan Fest.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
And increasingly, the consequences extend far beyond a single stay.
—Teresa MacKintosh, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Adverb
Along the stretch of track between New York Penn Station and MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands — where tens of thousands are expected to see Brazil face off against Morocco on Saturday — and beyond, Williams said Amtrak would be putting work crews on standby to respond quickly to any issues.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The comedian recently signed with WME for representation in all areas, with an eye toward expanding her presence in comedy, digital, non-scripted, scripted and beyond, and is also represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Noun
There are still some spots in the Memphis area that don't have a Tops, and for fans who are aching for closer locations, a 20th restaurant and beyond isn’t out the question.
—Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Apr. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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After an empty possession, Brunson drove past Wembanyama to cut the lead down to four.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Workers in the early morning of June 13 took down the president's signage after blowing past a June 12 deadline to comply with a judge's order.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Preposition
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After Iran and the United States failed to reach a peace deal in April, America also initiated a blockade outside the Strait to prevent the passage of Iranian commercial ships.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Pre‑game party draws thousands Netherlands soccer fans gathered outside Choctaw Stadium for a pre‑game celebration with live music, a DJ, and entertainment.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Preposition
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The corporate drama playing out in London boardrooms and San Francisco investment offices is, to the creators who actually built OnlyFans into a $3 billion business, largely beside the point.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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I'mPhaedra Trethan, watching a video about the smartest dog breeds while sitting beside my pit bull-boxer mix, whose eyes show no thoughts of anything but treats, sleep and love.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
17 June 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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The last time the Knicks were this close to basketball immortality was 1999.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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That vision may be less dramatic than immortality.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Preposition
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Staff at the California Public Employees’ Retirement System recommended Tuesday that the board drop United Healthcare plans after negotiations with the insurer over next year’s premiums failed to yield lower rates.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Bardwell, a 6-foot-6, 175-pound small forward out of the Overtime Elite program in Atlanta and Compton Magic AAU team in California, scored 25 points on 11-for-19 shooting (3-of-7 from 3) with seven rebounds in Adidas 3SSB Select Team’s 89-83 victory over Next Generation.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Preposition
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Then there is the strategy, executed without the million-dollar budget that comes with studio backing.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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And without Burnham’s presence, no Labour leadership race can really materialize despite seven ministers resigning from Starmer’s government since a drubbing for the party in May’s local elections, which do not affect the national government but provide an important indication of the public’s mood.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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