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

The two had a competition going over who could get more pets adopted. — Tanya Babbar, Houston Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2026

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