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as in above
higher than the boy towered over his siblings

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

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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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adjective

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Recent Examples of over
Preposition
That includes the recent NXT call-up of Ricky Saints as well as Raw stars Finn Balor and Gunther moving over to Friday nights. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Do not keep smoothing things over while your body keeps the receipts. Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Adverb
Yet, this relentless habit of over-preparing and over-functioning is precisely why so many leaders hit an invisible wall. Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 After a record-setting IPO last month, SpaceX’s honeymoon is over. Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, 27 July 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
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  • However, energy prices remain above the level when the Iran conflict began and July has seen pricing generally move up somewhat, after a June where prices were easing.
    Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Garvey said the journal, which published quarterly from 1993 to 2005, was premised on the idea of abolishing whiteness as a social category that situates white people above other racial groups.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
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  • Photos show the pole was snapped during the crash, and the pickup came to a stop balanced on its side.
    Mark Price July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • The shooting occurred during Bite of Seattle, an annual festival with food vendors and live music held at the Seattle Center.
    Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 27 July 2026
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  • As airlines promote their eco-friendly initiatives this summer, experts advise looking past the marketing to find companies making genuine operational changes.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Brewers won for the fifth time in their past seven games and moved past the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the major leagues at 69-41.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • However, if a British Powerball ticket buyer wins, they will not be offered a lump-sum payout option and can only receive the jackpot split across 30 annual payments.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • At sunset, everyone will release their lanterns across the water.
    Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
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  • With a spotlight on youth sports nationwide, many young athletes forge their identity around sports and dedicate a large portion of their free time to improvement.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Verma noted that these centered around policy or ideological disagreements, which allowed the government to rally its supporters with counter-narratives.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Adverb
  • The government opened 10 registration centers across Port-au-Prince in neighborhoods considered generally safe as dozens of hopeful Haitians trickled through.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • To make sure the mixture cooks all the way through, add hot water into the baking dish surrounding the ramekins — just halfway up.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
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  • The speed record for summiting the world’s tallest peaks was broken again in 2023 by a Norwegian woman, Kristin Harila, and a Nepali man, Tenjin Sherpa, who summited all 14 peaks in three months and one day.
    Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Democratic leaders fear that the outlier opinions favoring police defunding may again tarnish the party's brand and sink its chances of gaining ground in Congress, governor's mansions and statehouses nationwide.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
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  • There will be ceremonial aspects that feel uniquely Spanish, Portuguese or Moroccan, but there need not be military aircrafts flying overhead or the host country’s anthem played before matches.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Apply this spray to vulnerable plants in the morning when the sun isn’t high overhead, and reapply it weekly and after heavy rainfall.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026

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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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