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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
Steve Large, CBS News, 11 June 2026
But the Spurs scored just 30 points in the second half and turned the ball over nine times in the final 24 minutes.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
But for Fadia the struggle is far from over.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 June 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
Sacramento County's latest Point-in-Time (PIT) count shows the number of homeless individuals in unincorporated areas has increased by more than 100% over the past two years, from 560 to 1,140.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 11 June 2026
But the Spurs scored just 30 points in the second half and turned the ball over nine times in the final 24 minutes.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Adverb
The Bear Flag Revolt was over, but the Mexican-American War was well under way.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
But for Fadia the struggle is far from over.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 June 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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Jongno's gay bars are concentrated on the more discreet second-floor levels overlooking Pocha Street, above the heterosexual rabble.—
Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Panama is now best known for producing Major League Baseball stars, with legendary New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera standing head and shoulders above the long list of Panamanians who have graced an American ballpark.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Preposition
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Then, around 15,000 years ago, during a period of global cooling, the emergence of the Bering Land Bridge allowed elk to cross from eastern Siberia into westernmost Alaska, and eventually, into the rest of its historic North American range.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Last November in Tirana, during a trip where England completed a flawless qualification campaign with a 2-0 win against Albania, Tuchel was asked to reflect on his time with England.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Preposition
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After an empty possession, Brunson drove past Wembanyama to cut the lead down to four.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Workers in the early morning of June 13 took down the president's signage after blowing past a June 12 deadline to comply with a judge's order.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Preposition
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Even still, Xi’s visit now, and his talk of deepening ties across trade, science and technology, is a sign that Beijing wants to reassert its position as Pyongyang’s primary partner.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Nemecek described Rogers as one of the most influential communicators of the 20th century, whose reach extended across journalism, radio, film and public commentary.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Preposition
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In September 2025, Corridor Square LLC asked the Howard County Zoning Board to rezone nearly four acres of land along Route 1, primarily in and around Rosa Bonheur Memorial Park.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Its observation deck, the backdrop for dozens of films, attracts artists, world leaders and millions of visitors from around the globe every year.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Tiny silica beads about 10 microns in diameter are projected at the polymer at about 750 meters per second (over 1,600 miles per hour) with the amount of energy absorbed measured by calculating the change in particle velocity before and after the beads pass through.—
Shirl Leigh
June 10,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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The figures capture economic activity before the full impact of the Middle East energy shock, triggered by the US-Iran conflict, filtered through, and the interest rate hike earlier this month that would further erode consumer spending.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Since then, there have been sightings at various locations across the city, the wildlife group said – with police officers reportedly confirming a bear’s presence again on Monday night.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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He was later found walking along Highway 61, state police said, but fled again into a swampy area.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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Good old Michelob beer sold in red, white, and blue cans poured from the concessions; helicopters choppered overhead for a flyover and movie stars got face time.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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