Synonyms of going-over

going-over 1 of 2

noun

ˌgō-iŋ-ˈō-vər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspection
• examination
• audit
• scrutiny
• survey
• scan
• review
• checkup
• view
• analysis
• check
• investigation
• look-see
• study
• research
• dissection
• deconstruction
• exploration
• probe
• once-over
• perusal
• interrogation
• inquisition
• assay
• observation
• close-up
• reinspection
• resurvey
• surveillance
• recheck
• watch
• checkout
• trial run
• test-drive

going over

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succeeding
• going
• coming off
• working out
• bearing fruit
• catching fire
• clicking
• delivering the goods
• going like clockwork
• doing the trick
• panning out
• catching on
• delivering
• flourishing
• prospering
• thriving
• cooking
• percolating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• striking out
• missing
• washing out
• failing
• folding
• collapsing
• bombing
• struggling
• flopping
• foundering
• flunking
• languishing
• declining
• floundering
• waning
• slipping
• going under
• falling down
• sinking
• slumping
• crumbling
• skidding
• cracking up
• crashing
• flaming out
• choking
• cratering
• misfiring
• imploding
• miscarrying
• self-destructing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of going-over

Verb

So picking up Pete, rounding the bases, and then going back in the dugout and everything that unfolds while that’s happening is just as important as the play-by-play of that ball going over the fence. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Whether incorporated through a chic shoulder bag, lightweight layers, or comfy footwear, suede adds visual interest to any outfit without going over the top. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026

Now both sides are releasing those background reports, with the defense going first by going over 20 pages of Austin Metcalf's behavioral history. — J.d. Miles, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

My problem is the kart path along the road has 3 or so feet of grass between it and the road, then suddenly the grass narrows and is eventually gone before going over the bridge and everything is squeezed together. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Dean has an unerring sense about how to let her voice glide to the cumulus layer and back again, without remotely ever going over the top. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026

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