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Recent Examples of once-over
When Carrasco invited me into their backyard, which was lively with chickens and dogs, Ezra ran up, gave me a quick once-over, and then darted off to play on the swing set with his younger brother.
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Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
These ornaments can last for many years; give each one a quick once-over each year to check for signs of mold or mildew.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2025
Too bad because that April 9 official once-over went better than this one.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
To avoid this most irritating scenario, give your high-traffic or mess-prone areas a quick once-over with the vacuum.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
After a quick once-over by liquid space computer Ooooo (Shirley Henderson), Elio is then taken to the Communiverse, a kind of brain trust represented by all the myriad gelatinous lifeforms of the galaxy.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 17 June 2025
If needed, give the bowl a once-over with the brush.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 8 June 2025
Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
These ornaments can last for many years; give each one a quick once-over each year to check for signs of mold or mildew.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2025
Too bad because that April 9 official once-over went better than this one.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
To avoid this most irritating scenario, give your high-traffic or mess-prone areas a quick once-over with the vacuum.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
After a quick once-over by liquid space computer Ooooo (Shirley Henderson), Elio is then taken to the Communiverse, a kind of brain trust represented by all the myriad gelatinous lifeforms of the galaxy.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 17 June 2025
If needed, give the bowl a once-over with the brush.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 8 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for once-over
Noun
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The likes of Mayer, Trey Anastasio, Warren Haynes, and Billy Strings were all effusive in their praise, as a quick perusal of social media will attest.—
Alan Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fresh as one of Lady Whistledown’s gossip sheets, a trailer for Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 is now available for perusal.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The research accounted for reduced availability of key nutrients in seafood, including calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, protein and iron -- the loss of which can be linked to increases in disease risk and additional deaths.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The research team introduces Emo, an advanced anthropomorphic facial robot designed to enhance social interaction.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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McCullum generally leaves in-match inquisitions to his loyal lieutenants, Marcus Trescothick and Jeetan Patel.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cheney consistently defended the extraordinary tools of surveillance, detention and inquisition employed in response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.—
Calvin Woodward,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Inside an interrogation room built for the occasion, members of the public will undergo a polygraph examination conducted by a real-life specialist, Ørjan Hesjedal, the festival announced Monday.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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Former detainees and international rights groups accuse him of personally participating in or directing harsh interrogation practices, including physical and psychological mistreatment.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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