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
Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Basically, going over there and meeting him, meeting his wife, Judith Thurman was best friends with them, and was also the godmother to the son that Baldwin was godfather too.
—Fiction Non Fiction
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Our traffic, our bookings going over the next six months are down.
—CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
Baldwin said Murphy has been helpful at all times, sharing advice on opposing pitchers during games — when both are in the lineup together or Murphy has a day off — and working together daily with Braves pitchers, going over game plans, scouting opposing hitters and the like.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
In fact, the floating pickleball court has been so well-received that it’s been extended through September 3 to keep the fun going over Labor Day Weekend.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
Another meeting going over the overall project.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Over the last five years, the Wisconsin State Patrol gave out over 1,000 tickets every year for drivers going over 100 miles per hour.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Basically, going over there and meeting him, meeting his wife, Judith Thurman was best friends with them, and was also the godmother to the son that Baldwin was godfather too.
—Fiction Non Fiction
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Our traffic, our bookings going over the next six months are down.
—CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
Baldwin said Murphy has been helpful at all times, sharing advice on opposing pitchers during games — when both are in the lineup together or Murphy has a day off — and working together daily with Braves pitchers, going over game plans, scouting opposing hitters and the like.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
In fact, the floating pickleball court has been so well-received that it’s been extended through September 3 to keep the fun going over Labor Day Weekend.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
Another meeting going over the overall project.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going-over
Noun
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The seven restaurants on the Sick and Shut Down List were allowed to reopen after passing re-inspection.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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That includes structural inspections, an environmental assessment, a detailed review of property boundaries, ADA compliance, staffing needs, long-term governance, funding models and partnerships.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Traditional one-on-one coaching methods are having a hard time succeeding beyond top executives.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sajet is succeeding Marcelle Polednik, who was MAM's Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director from 2016 until July of this year.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Cape Fear series adaptation — created, written, and showrun by Nick Antosca — is billed as a tense, Hitchcockian thriller and an examination of America’s obsession with true crime in the 21st century.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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New technologies are always up for examination before becoming routine, said Nathan Lents, a professor of biology at the City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Quarterback play was the headline both going into the game and now after, though the specifics have changed.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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More than 30 nations have suspended some parcel shipments to the United States in preparation of new tariff rules going into effect this week.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The American taxpayers deserve nothing less, which is why the White House will ensure the audit is conducted impartially.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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The European Union’s approach toward Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) grows closer, Allied is working with the supply chain specialists at Green Threads DPP on a comprehensive audit of the company’s down processing facilities.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Eagles feature multiple All-Pro linemen, two dangerous receivers, an all-world running back and a quarterback coming off a masterful Super Bowl performance.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth Arlington Heights took the field at Clark Stadium Thursday night, coming off a 60-0 win over Everman.—
Isabel Reyes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is a duty of care not to use data for the sake of it, but rather to ensure that analysis stands up to proper scrutiny and scientific rigour where possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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And even in the approximately two dozen states where names are disclosed, winners are advised to avoid public scrutiny.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Things have a way of working out no matter where Stevens plays.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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On August 20, ESPN reported that the WNBA superstar suffered another minor injury while working out.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Going-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going-over. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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