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
In the Radio Times interview, Stewart said the gag didn't go over well with his audience.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 20 June 2025
Gotch went over to him and started pulling him by his hair.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 19 June 2025
Here is a classic, modern-day Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that while formidable, does not go over the top.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
There was also a time when Spike and Isla (Comer) are hiding on the ground from an explosion that’s going over their heads — that was really exciting!
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 June 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 20 June 2025
Gotch went over to him and started pulling him by his hair.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 19 June 2025
Here is a classic, modern-day Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that while formidable, does not go over the top.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
There was also a time when Spike and Isla (Comer) are hiding on the ground from an explosion that’s going over their heads — that was really exciting!
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go over
Verb
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In one instance, the group succeeded in compromising upwards of 200,000 employee email accounts, according to the Justice Department.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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But in recent decades, new political elites and business groups have succeeded in pushing a pro-growth agenda.—
Yuen Foong Khong,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Days after the Iran nuclear deal went into effect in 2016, an Iranian official predicted at Davos that lifting sanctions on the country could usher in 8% annual economic growth.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 June 2025
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Simple lifestyle and dietary changes are usually all that is needed to get back on track when things go awry.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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It’s brought to life with a stunning pixelated art style inspired by point and click titles such as Day of the Tentacle and Darkside Detective.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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There is no need to enter a code, as clicking the link will automatically give you the offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The Thunder are coming off an NBA championship boasting one of the best financial situations in the league.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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Major potential UFAs like Mikko Rantanen and Leon Draisaitl came off the board months ago.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This means: • Exploring multiple customer segments • Testing various acquisition channels • Piloting more than one product feature If one initiative doesn't pan out, others can still gain traction.—
Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Yes, Ware, just 21, could pan out, but the most recent image was of being played off the floor in the playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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“Go over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20over. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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