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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
That’s not going over well with local officials.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
From going over early for the opening ceremonies.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Some chatted with organizers of the event, going over sample ballots and party platforms.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
This may involve reviewing previous tax returns and going over your finances and assets.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
An opposing coach, Georgetown’s always-unpredictable Ed Cooley, actually introduced the topic after the Huskies’ lackluster win Saturday night, as if he were disappointed not to be given a rougher going over.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
Forget going over the top for date-night out; the style icon shows the power of an LBD.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 18 Feb. 2026
Floor Tiles For floor tiles and grout, King recommends first going over your surfaces with a scrub brush and using a squeegee to dry.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
After going over these stubborn wrinkles once in the Vitessa’s regular mode, using the steam-burst function fully removed them in a single pass.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
That’s not going over well with local officials.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
From going over early for the opening ceremonies.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Some chatted with organizers of the event, going over sample ballots and party platforms.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
This may involve reviewing previous tax returns and going over your finances and assets.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
An opposing coach, Georgetown’s always-unpredictable Ed Cooley, actually introduced the topic after the Huskies’ lackluster win Saturday night, as if he were disappointed not to be given a rougher going over.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
Forget going over the top for date-night out; the style icon shows the power of an LBD.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 18 Feb. 2026
Floor Tiles For floor tiles and grout, King recommends first going over your surfaces with a scrub brush and using a squeegee to dry.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going-over
Noun
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Unlike conventional pipe-inspection tools, the robot can travel up to 6 km on a single battery charge, while operating in passages only a few centimeters wide.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The products bear establishment number P-18356, P-18356B, or P-47971 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to retail locations nationwide.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dozens of cases spurred by predator catchers are now making their way through the court system, and many of them are succeeding.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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But that’s largely because Democrats with little chance of succeeding are still hanging onto some supporters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That movie, a bracing examination of the psychological toll of motherhood, would go on to wide acclaim and awards recognition, including Oscar nominations for actors Buckley and Olivia Colman, as well as for Gyllenhaal’s screenplay (an adaptation of the 2006 novel by Elena Ferrante).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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To demonstrate the district attorney’s alleged bias, the motion highlighted the examination of witness John Richardson, a Loyola Marymount University student from the Bay Area who was among the 13 arrested in 2024 but later entered a youth diversion program after pleading no contest.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ferris, who pitched 1-2/3 scoreless innings in his second Cactus League start Saturday in the Dodgers’ 7-6 split-squad loss to the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium, noticed the contrast going from the Cubs to the Dodgers.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The debt markets going pencils down is a huge risk to an M&A market that looks poised to rip.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Recently, the Department of Correction came under scrutiny in response to an audit raising issues including medication not being provided on time and questions about employee training.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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The council’s audit and finance committee advanced the proposal to the full council earlier this month.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With the football program coming off its worst season since 2017 (1-11), White praised head coach Tim Albin, who accepted the role at Charlotte following 20 years at Ohio.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Coach Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs are coming off a second consecutive SEC championship season and College Football Playoff Sugar Bowl quarterfinal appearance.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The rush for the exits in private credit is prompting fresh scrutiny of the sector's less-liquid structures and its rapid expansion into the retail wealth space.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The case is likely to intensify scrutiny over how large language models handle vulnerable users and whether current safeguards are sufficient.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In January, a Crossroads staff member was fired after police told the church that the staff member allegedly secretly filmed women working out at Crunch Fitness in Oakley.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Feb. 2026
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Everybody’s used to working out and then going straight to work.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Going-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going-over. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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