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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
Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 30 July 2025
Uncertainty looms over the upcoming holiday season, as customers have yet to submit their peak season shipping plans to UPS.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
If cheap energy helps drive down inflation and gives the Fed room to cut rates significantly, the subsidy could theoretically pay for itself multiple times over.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 7 May 2025
Currently 36-19 | On pace for 53-29 Denver is rolling, and a current eight-game winning streak has pushed it to an over projection.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Preposition
Kirk West, 58, of Franklin, is charged with theft over $250,000 and was booked into Williamson County Court July 24 on a $1 million bond.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 30 July 2025
Uncertainty looms over the upcoming holiday season, as customers have yet to submit their peak season shipping plans to UPS.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Adverb
Albatrosses can fly thousands of miles in a single foraging trip, and it's estimated that over her lifetime, Wisdom has logged over three million miles.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
If cheap energy helps drive down inflation and gives the Fed room to cut rates significantly, the subsidy could theoretically pay for itself multiple times over.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Adjective
Before the sequel was announced, Bullock and Kidman reflected on their love for the original movie in the over 20 years since its release.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 7 May 2025
Currently 36-19 | On pace for 53-29 Denver is rolling, and a current eight-game winning streak has pushed it to an over projection.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
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Because of the number of units the Fire Department dispatches to critical incidents, the total number of personnel responding to a scene would remain above the industry-standard threshold, Baker said.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Pride flag flew above state Capitol for first time Evers ordered the LGBTQ+ pride flag to fly over the East Wing of the state Capitol during the month of June in 2019 — the first time the rainbow flag flew above the building in its history.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
Preposition
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In 2023, Angel Reese’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) valuation jumped during the week of the Final Four, alongside a spike in her follower count.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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One Studios Group for their support during his time at the company.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
Preposition
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Until then, Southwest is not accepting reservations past Jan. 26.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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According to police reports, a dark vehicle drove past Artis at 311 W. Chicago Ave.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Preposition
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The company has expanded its reach across Texas and has plans to double its current footprint in the state within the next four years.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Recent data up to July 19 shows a drop in both violent and property crime across Downtown and Over-the-Rhine, where police have focused efforts on countering a triple-digit increase compared with this time this year.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
Preposition
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Our current favorite pairs include a few riffs on those flats from The Row—but thanks to the recent creative renaissance around jellies, there are so many more options to discover.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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They have been translated into more than 30 languages and won many prizes around the world and have been adapted for film, music, theatre, radio, and dance.—
A Dialogue,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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My wife and children were really compassionate and understanding and supportive all the way through.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Jale is another beach that pulls in the younger crowd, especially when the summer music festivals roll through.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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In May 2024, Musk once again became the world’s richest person after xAI raised $6 billion from private investors at a $24 billion valuation.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
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The memes were revived in 2024 when King Charles was diagnosed with cancer during Paytas’ second pregnancy with daughter Elvis, and again earlier this year when Pope Francis passed away while the podcaster was still expecting Aquaman.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
28 July 2025
Adverb
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Banquet seating stretches down the south side of the room, with a mix of high-tops and dining tables throughout.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Kick your legs in small up-and-down fluttering motions while keeping your lower back flat and abs tight throughout.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
21 July 2025
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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