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noun

ˌgō-iŋ-ˈō-vər How to pronounce going-over (audio)
Definition of going-overnext
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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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
Verb
Among other things, researchers will be able to assess the animals’ physiological stress — for instance, if their heart rate spikes while going over the freeway. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 In fact, going over the seams multiple times will only make your cube more secure and airtight. — John Alexander, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026 Caleb Wilson had 20 points and Matas Buzelis finished with 17, going over 2,000 points for his career. — CBS News, 29 Oct. 2026 But going over to the left side of the infield is a different animal altogether. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026 According to Michaels, 60% of those who celebrate the holiday season expect December to be stressful—the top concerns include going over budget and finding the perfect gifts for everyone on their list. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2026 My skin would tingle whenever Iverson got close to that mic and whispered along its neck, as if his breath were actually going over my neck too. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 Google is exploring ways to pay sites directly for contributing to AI answers, but its pilot program is reportedly not going over well with publishers. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026 The couple have kept their creative partnership going over the past year. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going-over
  1. inspection
  2. succeeding
  3. examination
  4. going
  5. audit
  6. coming off
  7. scrutiny
  8. working out
Noun
  • Authorities found no threat aboard the aircraft after conducting an inspection of the plane and its passengers, Wizz Air told state news agency MTI.
    — Kirsten Grieshaber, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The agreement capped Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, reduced its operational centrifuge numbers, required Iran to repurpose its nuclear weapons development facilities, and established more rigorous international inspections to verify compliance.
    — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of inspection
Verb
  • The creative director was also named the CFDA’s Emerging Designer of the Year in 2023 and was appointed creative director of Proenza Schouler in September 2025, succeeding founders Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • He was named president in 2014, succeeding the studio’s first president, Ed Catmull.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of succeeding
Noun
  • His attorneys sought permission for additional brain scans, arguing that his history of head injuries and mental health problems warranted further examination.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The investigation extended to a digital forensic examination following the confiscation of a computer belonging to Markle Sr.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of examination
Verb
  • Plus, what’s behind the apparent rise in families going no-contact?
    — TheWeek, TheWeek, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Unable to ensure the security of domestic infrastructure, Gulf energy companies will increasingly hedge by going global.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of going
Noun
  • Tinderholt plans to lower property taxes, fully fund law enforcement, audit county government, grow the county economy and protect election integrity.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The Pentagon did recently close its audit of foreign funding sources at Duke, clearing the school of suspicion despite it not terminating a foreign relationship.
    — Jane Winik Sartwell, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of audit
Verb
  • Gauthier — coming off consecutive hat tricks — has seven power-play goals in the four-game span.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The team is coming off a disappointing 2-of-15 (13%) showing in their 41-9 loss to Baylor last week.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of coming off
Noun
  • The same lawmakers seeking to protect Medicaid funding could also intensify scrutiny of insurers, hospitals and drugmakers over prices, coverage and profits.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Then there’s his mysterious deal for Venezuelan oil, which appears to have been crafted to shield the details from public scrutiny.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of scrutiny
Verb
  • Researchers are still working out exactly how the parasite causes this change, but studies have found changes in proteins in the host’s brain as the parasite manipulates it.
    — Tara Deans, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In October 2026, Marinis told The Hollywood Reporter that the creative team was still working out the new show’s airing schedule and considering whether to introduce the spinoff through an episode of Grey’s Anatomy.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of working out

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