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Definition of overnext
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as in above
higher than the boy towered over his siblings

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2
as in during
in the course of the students learned a lot over the summer

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3
as in past
on or to the farther side of peered over the wall

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as in across
to the opposite side of hopped over the dropped ball

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as in around
in random positions within the boundaries of marbles scattered all over the room

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as in through
from one side to the other of an intervening space let's swim over to that island

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as in overhead
to or in a higher place I heard the noise and was startled to discover that the plane was directly over

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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 down
toward or in a lower position the baby toddled two steps and then fell over

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over

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of over
Preposition
Singapore is leveraging its scarce land, energy, and population to bolster its regulatory and agenda-setting power over data centers and sustainability. Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026 And data for tickets booked over the summer for travel this fall suggests a similar nearly 6% autumn dip for travel from the US to Europe, compared to the same period last year. Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Adverb
There was a little confusion as to whether or not the match was really over, but when the bell rang, fans booed loudly. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 In the same fifth over, Shafique was bowled without scoring, and Robinson had 2-2 at that point. ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Adjective
The Tulum features a dainty pearl trim along its cross-over straps and flows into a slingback strap. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026 When price action is crisp and the fundamental story solid, the main hazards become overconfidence and overvaluation that can result from an over-extrapolation of positive macro trends. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
  • The table then stows away, and the bench cushions rearrange to create a side-facing love seat positioned perfectly for viewing the drop-down projection screen just above the entryway.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Flights above 10,000 feet are not affected by the FAA ban, although some carriers still refuse to fly over the country.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Preposition
  • Gizelle, who has been stirring the pot and playing producer for everyone on the trip, keeps up her conniving ways by sitting down all the RHOP ladies except for Candiace during their Potomac retrospective moment at the party.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That wasn’t for a lack of skill, though, and his repertoire has again been evident this summer during another productive training camp.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
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  • Outside, addicts wander peg-legged in the pulverizing triple-digit late summer heat, past attorneys in cream sport coats and copper-red ties.
    Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The 2-yard touchdown strike, which saw Toney dance past his receiver after Mensah caught a high snap, capped a 10-play, 75-yard drive.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
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  • That change was introduced to help give club staff working across transfer departments a more normal working pattern.
    Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This mirrors the national trend, where increasingly more people across the nation arrested by ICE have no criminal charges.
    Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Preposition
  • Assertive Mars clashes with your ruler Saturn, highlighting tension around your home, family, or the amount of emotional labor each person carries.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • On the left, Harvey Barnes is currently first-choice, while Newcastle agreed a deal potentially rising to around £50million for Bazoumana Toure in July.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • When combined with a hot blanket of the humidity the city has endured throughout the summer, players could be forced to withdraw from their matches or push through, risking injury.
    Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The next World Cup, which will have one match in Argentina (as well as one each in Paraguay and Uruguay) before being primarily hosted in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, would see Messi turn 43 midway through.
    Colin Millar, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • After landing, Chaparral released its cargo before taking off again, allowing supplies to be delivered without ground crews or specialized unloading infrastructure.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Imagine Bret’s surprise to find Robert waiting for him on his bed, having been questioned again thanks to Bret’s accusations.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Ingenuity’s range was limited by a requirement to communicate through a base station on the Perseverance rover, while SkyFall will be capable of transmitting and receiving data through communications relay orbiters flying overhead.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Crane your neck to gawk at the sweeping ceiling murals overhead.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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