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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
Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
That uncertainty is the cloud hanging over everything.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Some days, there is little left by the time the rush is over.
—Jamiel Robinson, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
During the over two years of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, there has also been violence in the other Palestinian Territory— the West Bank, which has been under Israeli occupation for decades.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 2 Dec. 2025
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Preposition
That includes the probe into the king’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, over accusations of misconduct in public office in connection with allegations of sharing confidential trade documents with Epstein.
—Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
That uncertainty is the cloud hanging over everything.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Over the weekend, the South Carolina Department of Public Health said no new cases had been confirmed for 42 days, leading to an announcement on Monday that the outbreak is officially over.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Some days, there is little left by the time the rush is over.
—Jamiel Robinson, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Adjective
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
During the over two years of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, there has also been violence in the other Palestinian Territory— the West Bank, which has been under Israeli occupation for decades.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 2 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
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On Tuesday, Brent crude, the international benchmark, traded above $111 a barrel, or more than 50% above its prewar price.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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British monarchs are constitutionally bound to remain above politics, able only to represent the UK rather than speak for its government.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Charlie Kirk took off as a meme shortly after he was killed, last September, during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the race to fill the Council seat for District 3 — which includes the West Village, Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen — Mamdani backed Boylan, a fellow Democratic Socialists of America member and an ally during his mayoral campaign against Andrew Cuomo.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Elsewhere, Noah Adkins struck out 9 Spruce Creek hitters and the Huskies were able to get past Spruce Creek 2-1 and force a Game 3 of the Class 7A, Region 1 semifinal.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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And Andy Pages drove in another run with a ground ball just past the glove of diving third baseman Ramón Urías.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Preposition
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Leaders across the globe called on Iran Monday evening to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East after the country launched attacks on the United Arab Emirates, putting the ceasefire agreement to its most challenging test yet.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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The Met Gala steps may be where the most camera bulbs flash, but across the street plenty of fans are getting their cellphone pics in.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
Preposition
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Set one clear boundary around your time today and follow it so your work stays consistent and controlled.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Our impressively multicultural team of street racers now freelance in the shadowy and complex world of covert ops, jetting around the world to take down an increasingly unhinged array of nihilist supervillains.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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While the seven-round draft feels exhaustive each year, the truth is good prospects, even Hall of Fame caliber ones, can slip through.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some of them pass through; others remain to nest in Illinois in summer.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Dodgers’ offense was rolling again, ready to make a statement with a third-inning rally against the Astros.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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That's because before officially shuttering, Spirit had already dramatically scaled down its operations in the hopes of reducing costs and becoming profitable once again.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Jupiter Jupiter, as darkness falls, will be roughly one-third up from the western horizon to the point directly overhead.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Despite missiles flying overhead — and occasionally falling on Syrian territory — Syria managed to stay on the sidelines and positioned itself as an alternative transport route for oil exports that could no longer be sent through the strait.—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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