as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
his sales pitch went over as expected and he saw a 200% increase in his commissions
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Recent Examples of go over
Over the next 2½ years, federal investigators would unravel a transnational ring based out of Houston that involved over 500 firearms going over the border – 60 of which turned up at violent crime scenes in Mexico – and kilos of meth going north.
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Sean Campbell, The Conversation, 23 May 2025
That's why his career accomplishments always go over well with fans, even if his results this season haven't been great.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Thursday night was beyond cute for Disney: Their live action take of 2002 toon classic Lilo & Stitch is grabbing around $14M in previews that started at 2PM, which is possibly a Disney record as far as previews go over Memorial Day weekend.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Then, on December 30, Paige announced her split from Craig on her podcast and then, finally, on January 21, Paige and Amanda go over to Lindsay’s for a visit.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 May 2025
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Sean Campbell, The Conversation, 23 May 2025
That's why his career accomplishments always go over well with fans, even if his results this season haven't been great.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Thursday night was beyond cute for Disney: Their live action take of 2002 toon classic Lilo & Stitch is grabbing around $14M in previews that started at 2PM, which is possibly a Disney record as far as previews go over Memorial Day weekend.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Then, on December 30, Paige announced her split from Craig on her podcast and then, finally, on January 21, Paige and Amanda go over to Lindsay’s for a visit.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go over
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To succeed and avoid harming your personal financial health, a clear structure and commitment to intentional financial actions are essential.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The early options on the GOP side are bleak: Neither Donalds nor Casey DeSantis, the governor’s wife who’s said to be interested in succeeding him, is the moderate Florida so desperately needs now.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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The funds raised at this event are crucial, as the net proceeds go directly to DMVA, allowing the organization to further its essential nonprofit mission: to bolster and sustain the small businesses that form the heart of the Del Mar community, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Some comforters can go right into the wash with no problem, while others need some extra or different care.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Impossible - The Final Reckoning (now playing in theaters everywhere; click here for tickets).—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Then tap the trashcan in the bottom right of the screen > Confirm your decision by clicking Delete or Delete # Photos.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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The pair came off the final bend together, with Journalism initially taking the lead.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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The two hits for sixth-seeded Badger/Greenbush-Middle River (19-7) both came off the bat of Quinn Vacura. Kailey Hanson allowed just two hits for the Gators, but the Rebels scored twice in the bottom of a third inning that featured one hit, two walks and two errors.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2025
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Their first venture didn’t pan out after opening in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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Though buzzy, these deals don’t always pan out, which may be one reason why the appetite for buying them seems to have dwindled in recent years.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Go over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20over. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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