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
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
For me, this means quickly going over them with acetone and then applying a base coat, two color coats, and a top coat.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Predators coaches Andrew Brunette and Darby Hendrickson — well-known for their on-ice work in Minnesota two decades ago — likely spent considerable time with their team going over detailed tactics on how to slow down the red-hot Wild.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
The stainless steel lamp shell can withstand rain, snow, frost, and sleet, and can even handle the lawnmower going over it.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
The city also offers over 82 free activities for travelers who want to see as much of the city as possible without going over budget.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Police say that the initial investigation indicates that Perry’s Jeep was traveling far too fast in the westbound lane and going over the double-yellow lines in order to pass first a tow truck and then the Elantra.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
The Cubs had whiffed on Bregman a year earlier when they were outbid by the Boston Red Sox, and chairman Ricketts had repeatedly expressed his revulsion for going over the luxury tax.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Such a move would have allowed the Heat to add a replacement player without going over the punitive luxury tax.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
There are few things better than going over to Grandma's house in the summertime and finding a homemade key lime pie in the fridge.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
For me, this means quickly going over them with acetone and then applying a base coat, two color coats, and a top coat.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Predators coaches Andrew Brunette and Darby Hendrickson — well-known for their on-ice work in Minnesota two decades ago — likely spent considerable time with their team going over detailed tactics on how to slow down the red-hot Wild.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
The stainless steel lamp shell can withstand rain, snow, frost, and sleet, and can even handle the lawnmower going over it.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
The city also offers over 82 free activities for travelers who want to see as much of the city as possible without going over budget.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Police say that the initial investigation indicates that Perry’s Jeep was traveling far too fast in the westbound lane and going over the double-yellow lines in order to pass first a tow truck and then the Elantra.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
The Cubs had whiffed on Bregman a year earlier when they were outbid by the Boston Red Sox, and chairman Ricketts had repeatedly expressed his revulsion for going over the luxury tax.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Such a move would have allowed the Heat to add a replacement player without going over the punitive luxury tax.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going-over
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The university said a mechanical contractor verified the system was safely shut down, and the school's maintenance team will coordinate with the fire department Thursday morning to conduct a thorough final inspection prior to the building reopening.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The most recent inspection was on December 29, 2025, and passed with conditions for additional inspections that would be required before any Use and Occupancy certificate could be issued.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Bob Iger, named chief executive in 2005 succeeding Michael Eisner, left abruptly in 2000 and then parks chief Bob Chapek stepped in.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Aside from contributing more tax money and stimulating the economy, O’Leary also reasoned that some billionaires are self-made and shouldn’t be punished for succeeding financially in their careers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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For Conan O’Brien, an old hand whose podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a big player in the field, witty banter and appropriately leading queries come naturally; O’Brien also has plenty of pals on, but has a knack for turning their back-and-forth into a deeper examination of their friendship.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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An examination of the computer rankings of the Southern Section’s 516 teams indicates that the Open Division could be a 12-team group this season.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Michael Hicks weighs in on how a copy‑paste bill has lawmakers going after degrees Indiana doesn’t even offer in his latest op-ed.—
Kurtcia Collazo,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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At one point, NBC’s color commentator Cris Collinsworth openly wondered how many yards Walker had picked up after going backward.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Among the questionable spending listed in the audit were hefty expenditures on car allowances and office furnishings.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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But Duncan did go as far as to say there needs to be an audit of the finances for the Police Department to see how the money is being spent.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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Podziemski not feeling well Brandin Podziemski exited the game after coming off the bench for a short four-minute stretch in the first quarter.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Both are coming off miserable offensive seasons.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The rival bids have drawn scrutiny from antitrust experts and lawmakers, who worry that either death could reduce competition in an entertainment industry already dominated by streaming giants.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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In fall 2024, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) women's volleyball team fell under national scrutiny when it was entwined in the San Jose State (SJSU) trans athlete scandal.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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He’s initially disappointed to find people working out at Muscle Beach in Lummus Park, doing yoga on the sand and going for a jog.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some rules that Boyce must follow over the next many months include having no visitors inside his room, not using any alcohol or drugs and working out frequently, with a goal of losing weight and building up strength.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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