GOING OVER Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˌgō-iŋ-ˈō-vər

Definition of going-over

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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going over

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verb

present participle of go over

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

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Henderson appeared to slip while going over an advertising board after celebrating with England fans. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 Anderson was the final one in the gym, spending nearly a good dozen or so minutes seated next to Hornets assistant coach Ryan Frazier, chatting for a lengthy spell while going over some things. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 Try not to overwork the paint by going over the same areas on the same pass. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 July 2026 This can include not coming when called, digging under or going over a fence, or simply bolting. — Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 26 June 2026 But rather than further ratchet up the stakes in the final minutes, the episode closes with Rosemary exhaustively — and rather hilariously — going over an extensive genealogical document for Tom and Patricia. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 Building work on the basilica was held back by the Spanish civil war and a lack of funds, including Gaudí going over budget and refusing to compromise on his designs. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026 Prosecutors are painstakingly going over the video, showing the jury only a few seconds of it at a time. — Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Even so, Rozier grabbed four rebounds before going out, going over his betting line — so his bribe was reduced to $70,000, the feds allege. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for going-over

Noun

Get regular brake, tire and filter inspections Brakes, tires and filter frequently wear down and need to be replaced.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Rollins has pushed back on criticism that staff cuts and ongoing plans to relocate much of the agency away from its Washington, DC-area headquarters could have impacted inspections.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of inspection

Verb

Its language about seeking opportunity rather than security, taking calculated risks, building, falling, succeeding, and refusing to trade dignity for dependence captured, almost perfectly, how my father thought about America.

— Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Buc-ee's is succeeding in getting customers to stay in its stores longer, something Dolly's and Wally's are trying to emulate.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of succeeding

Noun

Rescuers took the angler to a nearby landing and turned him over to EMS personnel for examination.

— Mark Price July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Medical consultants and therapists provide cardio and nutritional assessments, deep-tissue massages, facials, and gynecological examinations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of examination

Verb

Acuff was held to three points after going 1 of 5 from the field and 1 of 4 from 3-point range in the opening period.

— Jason Anderson July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Instead of going home that night, Wilber found himself back in bed 23 of the detention center — his bond denied — trying to ignore a nasty odor permeating his 14-person cell.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of going

Noun

Since the audit tool was introduced, multiple departments have announced arrests of officers across the state, signaling a level of misuse that may have previously gone undetected.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Of that dataset, there were 33 public comment letters, of which Zach classified them as submitted by an individual in an active corporate role, such as CFO, audit chair, financial reporting manager, COO, or CTO.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Definition of audit

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France is coming off a 1-0 win over Paraguay in the Round of 16, a match in which Paraguay looked more interested in wrestling than playing soccer.

— Joe Murphy, NBC news, 9 July 2026
The star right winger played in the first half of the team's World Cup opening 4-1 win over Paraguay and secured one goal and one assist before coming off at halftime due to the leg injury.

— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of coming off

Noun

Stoking fears The test also reflected Beijing's determination to project power over its neighbors, analysts said, despite the scrutiny and alarm from regional powers such exercises almost immediately set off.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Listing forces audited disclosure, invites analyst scrutiny, and gives other shareholders standing to object when the state overreaches.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of scrutiny

Verb

That pays for 110 personnel working out of six fire stations, a training division and the administrative office.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026
Holly Williams, a foreign correspondent working out of Istanbul for CBS News since 2012, and Mariana van Zeller, a journalist for National Geographic Channel, are both said to remain in contention.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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