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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Iran, for its part, has moved to formalize its control over the strait in direct opposition to US demands.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
When Djokovic won the second set, the third-round contest appeared all but over.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
In the over ten years since Kumail Nanjiani was last actively doing stand-up, he’s successfully transitioned into an entirely different career.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
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Preposition
The all-male bar staff wear matching aprons with leather straps over striped shirts, while music from the likes of Bruno Mars plays overhead.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Iran, for its part, has moved to formalize its control over the strait in direct opposition to US demands.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Adverb
However, once the squeeze was over, shares swiftly plummeted to around $10.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
When Djokovic won the second set, the third-round contest appeared all but over.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Here's everything to know about the members' lives in the over 30 years since the group formed.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
In the over ten years since Kumail Nanjiani was last actively doing stand-up, he’s successfully transitioned into an entirely different career.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
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Jongno's gay bars are concentrated on the more discreet second-floor levels overlooking Pocha Street, above the heterosexual rabble.—
Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Panama is now best known for producing Major League Baseball stars, with legendary New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera standing head and shoulders above the long list of Panamanians who have graced an American ballpark.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Preposition
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Then, around 15,000 years ago, during a period of global cooling, the emergence of the Bering Land Bridge allowed elk to cross from eastern Siberia into westernmost Alaska, and eventually, into the rest of its historic North American range.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Last November in Tirana, during a trip where England completed a flawless qualification campaign with a 2-0 win against Albania, Tuchel was asked to reflect on his time with England.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Preposition
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Swanson scored the winning run when Michael Busch singled past diving second baseman Luis Arraez and right fielder Victor Bericoto misplayed the ball for an error, giving the Cubs a 3-2 walk-off victory.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Over the years, Beckham doubled down on having no regrets over the sarong, insisting past fashion choices were entirely his own.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Preposition
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Even still, Xi’s visit now, and his talk of deepening ties across trade, science and technology, is a sign that Beijing wants to reassert its position as Pyongyang’s primary partner.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Nemecek described Rogers as one of the most influential communicators of the 20th century, whose reach extended across journalism, radio, film and public commentary.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Preposition
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In September 2025, Corridor Square LLC asked the Howard County Zoning Board to rezone nearly four acres of land along Route 1, primarily in and around Rosa Bonheur Memorial Park.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Its observation deck, the backdrop for dozens of films, attracts artists, world leaders and millions of visitors from around the globe every year.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Especially women, with all those drunken servicemen rolling through, packs of them, fights spilling out of the cafés, catcalls and spitting in the streets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The passages won’t be large enough for bighorn — with their broad horns — to squeeze through, advocates say.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Since then, there have been sightings at various locations across the city, the wildlife group said – with police officers reportedly confirming a bear’s presence again on Monday night.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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He was later found walking along Highway 61, state police said, but fled again into a swampy area.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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As the two men drink their first soda for nearly a year and wistfully speak of clean clothes, another first-person view drone is heard overhead in the city of Kramatorsk, sending locals scattering.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The area had been heavily bombarded in recent weeks, and an Israeli drone buzzed overhead, looping around the cleaved remains of nearby buildings.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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