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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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
He’s gone to Bones Hyland over Dillingham for most of the season.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Move over, Aligns — there’s a new soft obsession in town.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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
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Preposition
Her hair, by Dimitris Giannetos, was swept over her shoulder in thick, undulating dark waves.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
He’s gone to Bones Hyland over Dillingham for most of the season.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Adverb
The resulting image depicts a loose choreography—several children hold their ringed arms in front of them, fingertips touching—but the over-all impression is one of gleeful, expressive chaos.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Move over, Aligns — there’s a new soft obsession in town.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Best bet: Over 9.5 Wins (+100 at FanDuel) -- 1 unit
Best Las Vegas Raiders 2025 Win Total Bet
The Raiders jumped out to me as a great over bet when win totals were released back in April.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
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Not long after the rankings were revealed, college football fans took to social media to complain about why the Irish were ranked so many spots above the Hurricanes.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Those earning above $1 million annually would be subject to a 2% tax.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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Iran, Baghdad’s arch enemy during Hussein’s rule, now enjoys significant influence in Iraq – another direct result of the US invasion.—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Guests look at a model of the largest data center in the UAE under construction in Abu Dhabi as the Stargate initiative, a joint venture between G42, Microsoft, and OpenAI, during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi on November 3, 2025.—
Sam Meredith,Dan Murphy,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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The Chiefs had a crease of a chance in the fourth quarter, but Mahomes was forced to rush a third-down throw after Joey Bosa cruised past Morris, and Mahomes fired deep for an interception.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Bills have had a bunch of success in the regular season, but have still failed to get past the Chiefs in the playoffs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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Their philanthropy touches all 12 of the university’s schools and colleges, as well as the university’s libraries, student affairs, athletics and various funds across campus.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Since then, she's made stops in various cities across the United States, Canada and Australia, and Perry is now traveling around the world to connect with more fans.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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In September, Vanity Fair wrote a story detailing new revelations around his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson’s correspondence with the disgraced financier.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Helm waits around for the skies to clear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Freddie's always stopped by the survivor girl; he's always thwarted by his young ingenue all the way through, who's losing her innocence and entering the world.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Reheat the chili on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave until heated through.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The election results could spur one party to reach a deal sooner rather than later, clearing the way for federal employees and benefits to be paid again.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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And again, this is something that is happening and has happened on both sides of that equation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The loudest section left belonged to a group of shirtless men twirling their shirts overhead as Colorado trailed 52-14.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Lie prone on the mat with your arms stretched overhead.—
Leoni Jesner,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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