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as in past
on or to the farther side of
peered over the wall
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as in again
yet another time
several executives missed the presentation and would like you to do it over for them later this afternoon
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as in throughout
from beginning to end
read it over until you understand it thoroughly
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as in up
brought or having come to an end
the play is over now
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Recent Examples of over
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Protesters also disrupted the 2024 Indie Spirit Awards, with host Jim Gaffigan attempting to make his way through the presentation by speaking over the sound of protests happening outside the event's tent venue at the Santa Monica Pier in California.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
After the free trial is over, the live TV streaming service goes for $28 per month.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
In the over 10 years that Miller has overseen the major health care entity, Miller led millions in investments to improving health outcomes and advances in maternal and infant health.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
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Preposition
Of course, there are differences over economic policies or city planning questions, but not much on identity politics.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Protesters also disrupted the 2024 Indie Spirit Awards, with host Jim Gaffigan attempting to make his way through the presentation by speaking over the sound of protests happening outside the event's tent venue at the Santa Monica Pier in California.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Trey Lyles was a member of the original Beam Team and a key reserve for the Kings over the past three seasons, but his stay in Sacramento is over.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
After the free trial is over, the live TV streaming service goes for $28 per month.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
As such, over controlling rules to college students often represent an over reliance of boundaries during a time of independence.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
In the over 10 years that Miller has overseen the major health care entity, Miller led millions in investments to improving health outcomes and advances in maternal and infant health.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
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Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Online lender Klarna priced its IPO at $40 per share on Tuesday, above its expected range, in a deal that values the Swedish company at about $15 billion.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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The vigil was hosted at the Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center, at 1212 Royal Parkway in Euless, on Monday night to honor the lives lost during an anti-corruption protest in Nepal.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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On June 25, 2025, Rick Nolthenius, an astronomer at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California, and his former student, amateur astronomer Kirk Bender, set out to observe the Quaoar system during an occultation.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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The fire pushed past Oak Flat, burning toward the western containment lines between Fence Meadow and Nutmeg Saddle.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ecuador put four past Bolivia in November, but have otherwise struggled to score goals.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Watch Thelma on Hulu Kinds of Kindness Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, this 2024 dark dramedy anthology is told across three loosely interwoven chapters, each exploring characters who take extraordinary measures to demonstrate their love to someone else.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fall weather isn't stopping the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as its crews are set to begin a number of construction work across the state.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Overmont Oversized Double Camping Chair This Overmont Double Chair is built for snuggling up around the campfire, but it can be used to spread out while solo.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ensemble featured a visible black underwire and corset boning at the bust and torso, while the sheer black fabric created an illusion of draping around her bust and the rest of her body.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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After it's dried, come back through with a warm, damp cloth to blot the toothpaste away.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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But most of those low-blue-light modes still let a considerable amount of blue light through, potentially keeping you up at night.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In 2024, Sawkins appeared on the special The Great New Year Bake Off, managing to win the competition once again.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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And after Detroit defeated Green Bay, 34-31, in Week 14 last season, many Packers talked about wanting to see the Lions again in the postseason.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The egg was cooked hard but still fluffy with cheese throughout.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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The show pays tribute to that feeling in scenes throughout, but perhaps none more than a flashback scene in the pilot that shows the Truth Teller in its prime – a newsroom brimming with reporters, typewriters clacking, a printing press running at full speed, a deadline at hand.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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