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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Iran, for its part, has moved to formalize its control over the strait in direct opposition to US demands.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
When Djokovic won the second set, the third-round contest appeared all but over.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
In the over ten years since Kumail Nanjiani was last actively doing stand-up, he’s successfully transitioned into an entirely different career.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
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Preposition
The all-male bar staff wear matching aprons with leather straps over striped shirts, while music from the likes of Bruno Mars plays overhead.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Iran, for its part, has moved to formalize its control over the strait in direct opposition to US demands.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Adverb
However, once the squeeze was over, shares swiftly plummeted to around $10.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
When Djokovic won the second set, the third-round contest appeared all but over.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Here's everything to know about the members' lives in the over 30 years since the group formed.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
In the over ten years since Kumail Nanjiani was last actively doing stand-up, he’s successfully transitioned into an entirely different career.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
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Unusual cloud formations took shape above Houston’s highways on Tuesday.—
Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Accessible rooms are available, putting this hotel head and shoulders above comparable historic properties.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Preposition
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Mark my words, Rosewood will make travelers start regarding Phuket as a tasteful destination, to tack on as the beach break during trips to Bangkok or Singapore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Of Europe's top leagues, only Italy's Serie A is as competitive as the Premier League, with four clubs — Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Napoli — winning the title during the last seven years.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Preposition
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The Los Angeles Angels rolled past the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The ball got past Crawford for a double and Call went to third when right fielder Adolis Garcia bobbled it.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
Preposition
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Rapid growth across parts of Northern Colorado is colliding with a growing challenge — being able to access enough electricity to support new homes and businesses.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Biodigestors have been installed across the resort, eliminating the need to transport food waste to the mainland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Preposition
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The airspace around St Petersburg international airport was restricted on Wednesday morning, leading to delays of around two dozen flights, the airport said in a statement.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Meals are served around the pool or at small tables in the open-air dining room (no need to share tables with fellow safari-goers).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Especially women, with all those drunken servicemen rolling through, packs of them, fights spilling out of the cafés, catcalls and spitting in the streets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The passages won’t be large enough for bighorn — with their broad horns — to squeeze through, advocates say.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Seen and then concealed by a twist of water, then seen again.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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And the overall vibe–from guests and staff–is joyful; people are thrilled to be out and about, traveling and working again.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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As the two men drink their first soda for nearly a year and wistfully speak of clean clothes, another first-person view drone is heard overhead in the city of Kramatorsk, sending locals scattering.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The area had been heavily bombarded in recent weeks, and an Israeli drone buzzed overhead, looping around the cleaved remains of nearby buildings.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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