as in along with
in addition to
we'll need another gallon of milk over and above what we already have
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Recent Examples of over and above
Garmin Venu 4’s Lifestyle Features The Venu 4 still has a big lifestyle focus, though, and lets the wearer log things like the caffeine intake and alcohol consumption, over and above the fairly common water intake.
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Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Before the equity angle was reintroduced, there was talk of Disney forking over another $2 billion over and above its annual rights fee for the NFL’s media properties.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
There’s also a profit-sharing clause over and above a certain number of subscriptions sold, but the league hadn’t come close to that number in the first two years and probably won’t this year, either.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
That includes low-income seniors who need supplemental coverage over and above Medicare, and people of all ages with disabilities.
—John Daley, NPR, 22 June 2025
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Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Before the equity angle was reintroduced, there was talk of Disney forking over another $2 billion over and above its annual rights fee for the NFL’s media properties.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
There’s also a profit-sharing clause over and above a certain number of subscriptions sold, but the league hadn’t come close to that number in the first two years and probably won’t this year, either.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
That includes low-income seniors who need supplemental coverage over and above Medicare, and people of all ages with disabilities.
—John Daley, NPR, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and above
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Frankincense and resins open the composition, mingling with tonka and vanilla bean for a sensual, sophisticated, and addictive aroma that invites you to linger beside a boutique hotel’s flickering fireplace on a cold night.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Just hours after snorting the drug, Sarah awoke to find her girlfriend unresponsive beside her.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
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Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
22 Mar. 2023
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But shearwaters, as well as petrels and albatrosses, are part of a class known as tube-nosed seabirds, with tubular nostrils and an excellent senses of smell.—
Matthew Savoca,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Over and above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20above. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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