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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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The Recreation and Parks budget for the current year is about $359 million, which is above the minimum allocation of $292 million required by the City Charter.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Algerian flags waved above the crowd as chants echoed through the plaza, alongside the sounds of drums, horns and singing.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Preposition
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Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones leaves the stages after addressing supporters at his election-night watch party at The Rivers Ranch during Georgia’s primary runoff on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Jackson.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Two men were left on the ground during the encounter.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Preposition
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Holiday shopping, higher everyday costs due to inflation and the lingering effects of a steep rate environment have pushed many budgets past the breaking point.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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China’s exports rebounded in November after an unexpected contraction the previous month, pushing its trade surplus past $1 trillion for the first time, according to data released Monday.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
8 Dec. 2025
Preposition
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Fahed Rahal said soccer occupies a unique place within Algerian culture, serving as a source of identity and connection across generations.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Pitti Uomo Pitti Uomo returns to Florence for its 110th edition from June 16-19, bringing together over 730 brands from across the world, 48% of which will be international.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
16 June 2026
Preposition
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The Coast Guard and partner search and rescue crews looked for him by air and sea, covering around 529 square miles, the statement said.—
Sofia Saric
June 16,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The project area totals more than 2,000 acres, with around 550 acres being kept as an agricultural buffer.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 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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Ramin Rezaeian's beautiful cross from the right found Mohammad Mohebbi all alone in the box, and his glancing header to the far post has knotted things up yet again.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The loggers left in 1955, and the Ranch soon welcomed guests again (and of course—became a guiding force in western hospitality, favored by those seeking a true Montana experience).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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Since 2021, the rover's SuperCam instrument has recorded the sounds of 55 distinct electrical events, 16 of which took place as dust devils passed directly overhead the robot.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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In addition to boat watching, Kids have a blast here seeing private jets roar overhead to land at the nearby airport.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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