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
Concert-goers spent an average $1,300 per show on incidentals—transportation, accommodation, dining, shopping—over and above the cost of tickets, according to research from Skift.
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The computer might have survived to find a footing, but it was cursed by system design problems over and above any problems with the TMS9900, in addition to TI’s unwelcoming attitude to third-party software developers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 June 2017
The monthly subscription charge for Apple TV+ is $1.1, over and above Prime Video’s subscription.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The value of some property over and above claims against it.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The computer might have survived to find a footing, but it was cursed by system design problems over and above any problems with the TMS9900, in addition to TI’s unwelcoming attitude to third-party software developers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 June 2017
The monthly subscription charge for Apple TV+ is $1.1, over and above Prime Video’s subscription.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The value of some property over and above claims against it.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and above
Preposition
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Since then, about 80,000 permits have been issued for building ADUs behind or beside existing homes.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Take the trip to Colwyn Bay, for example, when so many fans descended on the coastal Welsh town a large number had to watch the game from a farmer’s field on a hill beside the ground.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Revolutionizing personal safety, Bestie's design includes three forms of protection working together with a single, intuitive button that simultaneously activates both the pepper spray and the alarm.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The episode concludes with Kelli planning a Peace Brunch to bring the group back together with Brit in the hopes of moving forward and leaving the Kenya mess behind them.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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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
Preposition
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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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This duo increases cell turnover and gives retinol-like results, like improving texture, redness, firmness, as well as the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, without the negative side effects.—
Katie Intner,
Harper's BAZAAR,
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 30 Apr. 2025.
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