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
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The group said Denali was a little shaky at first but quickly found her footing, nursing before going over to meet her big brother Diane.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the final Showcase round of the game, the final two players guess the price on a large collection of high-value items and the closest guess to the correct price without going over wins the whole pot.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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
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
Verb
The flight was intended for the training pilot to receive instruction in basic visual flight rules and included going over downtown Fort Lauderdale, the report said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The group said Denali was a little shaky at first but quickly found her footing, nursing before going over to meet her big brother Diane.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the final Showcase round of the game, the final two players guess the price on a large collection of high-value items and the closest guess to the correct price without going over wins the whole pot.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going-over
Noun
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In the past decade, $15,745 of the county’s funds have been allocated to Billings Road work including inspections, weed eating and mowing the surrounding grass.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The buyer recently finished the inspections, but Murray isn’t holding his breath.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Riedy plans to retire on April 30 as the president of Visit Lake County, with Maguire succeeding her in the top role on May 1 in Gurnee after a vote by the organization’s Board of Directors.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some Idaho lawmakers have tried to bring down Boise’s Pride flag since last year, ultimately succeeding this year after the Legislature added a fine for violating a 2025 law that banned Pride and many other flags on government property.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As evidenced by the trailer, the doc is set to offer a comprehensive examination of the blurry lines between superstar wrestler Hulk Hogan and the man who played and created him, Terry Bollea.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2026
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An examination of his patrol car revealed Teresa’s fingerprints on the hood of his patrol car, intermingled with Duckett’s.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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O’Leary continued that surge Saturday, going 4-for-4 with four singles, a walk and two runs as the Porters mounted a big rally before losing 8-7 to Joliet West in nine innings in the WJOL Tournament championship game at Slammers Stadium in Joliet.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Šilovs also allowed a goal in the first period that clanged off his mask before somehow going between his legs.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The seven commissioners also approved a measure to recommend that the Office of Inspector General’s public safety section audit CPD’s implementation of training policies related to the Welcoming City Ordinance.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Beyond missed or undocumented safety inspections, the state audit also identified significant problems with how the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department tracks its assets.—
KATU Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ferrand-Prevot won the race last year, in her first year back on the roads after three years competing in mountain biking and gravel racing, and is coming off the back of a second-place finish at Flanders.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Netflix and Brown are also coming off the record-breaking final season of Stranger Things, which had its series finale in December.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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El-Sayed's decision to campaign with Piker has drawn scrutiny from across the political spectrum given comments the popular streamer has made on the Israel-Hamas war.—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The agreement has already drawn scrutiny in Washington.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After a half hour working out with the flywheel, which works like a zero-gravity rowing machine, Wiseman was impressed.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gas prices continue to rise in Massachusetts and commuters are working out ways to cut back on spending.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Going-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going-over. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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