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 Synonyms for going-over
Noun
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Expect a push for greater transparency in association finances, reserve studies and inspection reports.—
Peter S. Sachs,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025 -
The Bee publishes weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Chartered Accountant path relies heavily on examinations and a multiyear internship period—no college credit hours required at all.—
Bryce Welker,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The audit also found that DCF hadn’t followed the law in some cases and had failed to implement internal controls to make sure children stayed safe.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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The audit, released in January 2023, covered fiscal years ending in June 2021 and 2022.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Plus, who wants to be on the receiving end of box office scrutiny?—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Still, the monarchy's finances remain a subject of scrutiny and debate in Britain.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The survey found that, overall, 73% of Gen Zers had consumed alcohol in the past six months, compared to 66% in 2023.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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According to one recent scientific analysis that looked at 52 surveys among dermatologists, Thermage FLX was considered 57.4% more effective than older Thermage devices.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Follow live reaction to the fight by clicking here.—
Luke Brown,
The Athletic,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Going-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going-over. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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