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Recent Examples of overhead
Nada Bashir, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
In this case, a genteel woman’s tradition is set against the sound of military helicopters whirring overhead.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Laura Fay, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Neutral carpeting, overhead lighting.
—Wendy C. Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
C.c. Weiss
march 24, New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026
Our current corporate overhead, manufacturing capacity and overall operating expenses are built for materially higher volumes than today's demand.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
For the residents who have remained, the low roar of Israeli fighter jets overhead and smoke rising in the distance are a constant reminder that their city is now a front line.
—Nada Bashir, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
In this case, a genteel woman’s tradition is set against the sound of military helicopters whirring overhead.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Chopper 3 was overhead as traffic backed up.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Neutral carpeting, overhead lighting.
—Wendy C. Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
These can be used to quickly snap on a variety of handy accessories, including a light that will definitely prove useful as an overhead and/or area camper light.
—C.c. Weiss
march 24, New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026
Our current corporate overhead, manufacturing capacity and overall operating expenses are built for materially higher volumes than today's demand.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhead
Adverb
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Before the conflict, the global economy was performing better than expected, with growth on track to be revised upward this year, according to the IMF.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Just trying to trend upward each and every season.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But there are concerns about rising ticket prices and soaring production budgets, fueled by higher costs for labor, materials and energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The group announced the new mutual aid market on social media, citing community concerns over rising costs as the motivation behind the move.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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It's made to hit just at the jawline or above to flatter the face (especially the cheekbones), paired with chic blunt bangs.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Watch the video above to see Scooter in action!—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the accompanying photo, Fleetwood and his new bride, Elizabeth Jordan lean into one another, cheekily posing behind Fleetwood's upheld fedora.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Guest conductor Edward Gardner, principal conductor of the London Philharmonic, was obviously frustrated when even his upheld hands couldn’t stop the applause.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Like its tech peers, Meta is grappling with growing memory expenses and supply chain shortages stemming from the artificial intelligence boom.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The proposal has ignited a partisan showdown, with Democrats arguing the military boost comes at the expense of healthcare and social safety nets, while Republicans defend it as necessary for national security.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Many did not believe that their ordeal was really over.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Its goal is to emerge from bankruptcy protection before the summer is over, but the West Chester, Pennsylvania, company warned that its access to funding is difficult to predict.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The rash may begin as small, flat, round discolorations that become raised and fluid-filled (clear or pus) before scabbing.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
The Arizona Republic,
29 July 2022
Noun
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Or that its luxury-tax outlay sits at less than half of San Diego’s.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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These two outlays contribute costs of $461 billion and $70 billion respectively.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Overhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhead. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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