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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
Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
In emails sent out over the last couple of weeks, spotted by both Bleeping Computer and The Drive, the final class action settlement is also proving to be a complicated process.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
About a block over, discover Vintage 1889 in a converted mill building.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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
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Preposition
The findings come amid a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers and growing concerns over outdated aviation safety equipment.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
In emails sent out over the last couple of weeks, spotted by both Bleeping Computer and The Drive, the final class action settlement is also proving to be a complicated process.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Many of them moved over and around the barricades to enter the park on foot.
—Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
About a block over, discover Vintage 1889 in a converted mill building.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
His first catch from Herbert went for an explosive gain on an over route in seven-on-seven.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
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What To Know Schleswig-Holstein's interior minster, Sabine Sütterlin-Waack, confirmed that drones were seen flying above the coastal state just south of Denmark overnight into Friday, September 26, and that the incident is under investigation for potential sabotage or espionage.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The brand’s support pages also say to hold your hand above your heart for a short period.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Indeed, the flurry of AI deals announced during the month, with OpenAI at the center of many of them, turbocharged the stock market.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Russia's Defense Ministry reported downing a total of 2,788 long-range Ukrainian drones during September, at an average of just under 93 per day.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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This 24-mile bike bath starts at Coronado Landing and goes south along the Silver Strand, past Imperial Beach and loops back north through Chula Vista, National City and Barrio Logan, and ends at the Broadway Pier.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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When Matheus Cunha lost possession near Brentford’s box — after a possible foul from Kayode — United’s wide centre-backs were pushed up past halfway.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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The event is one of several festivities scheduled across the nation leading up to America's official quarter-millennial on July 4, 2026.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency is tracking instances of hemorrhagic disease, also known as HD, in eight counties across Tennessee, according to a statement from the agency.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Twelve years after the Kewaunee Power Station shuttered, wounding the local economy, owner EnergySolutions is seeking government approval to build a new nuclear plant at the site — and is trying to buy hundreds of acres of farmland around it.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Now, a new report suggests the project may have hit technical challenges around that first device.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That’s an awful lot to go through, so let’s get started.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its thin skin is easy to bite through, meaning you there's no need to worry about peeling this apple before tossing it into the mix.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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With the cooler temperatures of fall rolling in, there's nothing like spending an evening on your porch, unwinding with a refreshing glass of sweet tea, and relishing the sights and sounds of the autumn foliage once again.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Just the belief, again, these guys love playing football together.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The ball also features a subtle nod to the World Cup trophy, with gold embellishments detailed throughout.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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They were sold at Trader Joe's throughout much of the Southwest, including Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, according to the CDC.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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