as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
received a thorough going-over before being sent on stage
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as in succeeding
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 going-over
Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Running back Javonte Williams, like Pickens, had a career year by going over 1,000 rushing yards.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
There are few things better than going over to Grandma's house in the summertime and finding a homemade key lime pie in the fridge.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
For me, this means quickly going over them with acetone and then applying a base coat, two color coats, and a top coat.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Predators coaches Andrew Brunette and Darby Hendrickson — well-known for their on-ice work in Minnesota two decades ago — likely spent considerable time with their team going over detailed tactics on how to slow down the red-hot Wild.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
The stainless steel lamp shell can withstand rain, snow, frost, and sleet, and can even handle the lawnmower going over it.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
The city also offers over 82 free activities for travelers who want to see as much of the city as possible without going over budget.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Police say that the initial investigation indicates that Perry’s Jeep was traveling far too fast in the westbound lane and going over the double-yellow lines in order to pass first a tow truck and then the Elantra.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
Floor Tiles For floor tiles and grout, King recommends first going over your surfaces with a scrub brush and using a squeegee to dry.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Running back Javonte Williams, like Pickens, had a career year by going over 1,000 rushing yards.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
There are few things better than going over to Grandma's house in the summertime and finding a homemade key lime pie in the fridge.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
For me, this means quickly going over them with acetone and then applying a base coat, two color coats, and a top coat.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Predators coaches Andrew Brunette and Darby Hendrickson — well-known for their on-ice work in Minnesota two decades ago — likely spent considerable time with their team going over detailed tactics on how to slow down the red-hot Wild.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
The stainless steel lamp shell can withstand rain, snow, frost, and sleet, and can even handle the lawnmower going over it.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
The city also offers over 82 free activities for travelers who want to see as much of the city as possible without going over budget.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Police say that the initial investigation indicates that Perry’s Jeep was traveling far too fast in the westbound lane and going over the double-yellow lines in order to pass first a tow truck and then the Elantra.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going-over
Noun
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Upon inspection, the train continued onward, undamaged, sources said.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The inspector general’s office told Politico that roughly 85 percent of audits, evaluations and inspections that are currently in progress will be suspended due to the shutdown.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, succeeding the Year of the Snake.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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In addition to Martens at Margiela, Simone Bellotti joined Jil Sander, succeeding Luke and Lucie Meier, and Meryll Rogge arrived at Marni, succeeding Francesco Risso.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Frederick Wiseman, the pioneering documentary filmmaker whose penetrating, observational depictions of public institutions raised ethical issues and provoked social examination, has died.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Boyne refused to submit to examination by state mental health professionals and fired the lawyers.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Third game Leonard thrilled his home crowd with a dynamic effort, going 11 of 13 and 6 of 7 from beyond the arc.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Space enthusiasts desperately wanted to see astronauts boldly going – preferably in Heinlein-style atomic cruisers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These discrepancies may lead to an audit.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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The city’s audit turned up issues, which the DDA is addressing.—
Delores Rangel,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hamdan, however, will have his work cut out for him with the Dolphins, a team with a quarterback coming off a dismal season in Tua Tagovailoa and an unproven second-year player in Quinn Ewers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Moss, who is coming off her Emmy-winning role on The Handmaid’s Tale, recently starred in and produced the FX on Hulu limited series The Veil.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Emails also show Aidan's apparent close relationship with Terje Rød-Larsen, a high-profile Norwegian diplomat facing scrutiny over contacts with Epstein, along with his wife.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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But few have attracted as much scrutiny – or commentary – as Gu at a time when the US and China are in an increasingly fractious geopolitical rivalry.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For the past two decades or so, Zurek has been working out how that happens.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some of them lived together, were working out together.—
Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Going-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going-over. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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