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Recent Examples of overhead
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
In the exhibition, a sound installation mimics the hovering of drones overhead – a daily reality for Ukrainians near the front, and the creative contribution of Clemens Poole, who runs the Drones for Drones project.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
New Atlas, 29 May 2025
The organization also does not take a profit and raises money to cover overhead costs, including rent, utilities and staff at its Miami depot.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
James Raia, Mercury News, 11 May 2025
The budget cut was intended to streamline the bureau by reducing overhead in Washington, D.C., according to the White House proposal.
—Bonny Chu , Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
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Adverb
The Northern Lights may be visible overhead and/or in northern skies from 10 U.S. states on Thursday, May 29 through Saturday, May 31, 2025, after a spike in geomagnetic activity.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
In the exhibition, a sound installation mimics the hovering of drones overhead – a daily reality for Ukrainians near the front, and the creative contribution of Clemens Poole, who runs the Drones for Drones project.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
Adjective
Another clever highlight Grand Designs has hidden away, a 50-in projector screen at the foot of the bed unfurls from the overhead cabinetry at the push of a button next to the passenger-side window.
—New Atlas, 29 May 2025
The organization also does not take a profit and raises money to cover overhead costs, including rent, utilities and staff at its Miami depot.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Noun
The Jaguar has a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) engine producing 265 horsepower and a four-speed manual transmission.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 11 May 2025
The budget cut was intended to streamline the bureau by reducing overhead in Washington, D.C., according to the White House proposal.
—Bonny Chu , Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhead
Adverb
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Demand Reduction – Tariffs can drive prices upward and potentially reduce consumer demand, particularly on price-sensitive goods.—
Craig Zawada,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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President Trump’s approval rating has trended upward one month after poll aggregates at his 100-day mark painted a grim picture for his presidency’s second term.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
31 May 2025
Noun
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As a result, the gains were too few and the costs were too high.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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Ventura’s restoration cost more than $3 million, and Capitola’s about $10 million.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Budget for unforeseen costs Even the most budget-conscious travelers armed with an airtight expense spreadsheet can run into unforeseen trip expenses.—
Stacey Lastoe,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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Medical and educational expenses easily top some of the most expensive costs a parent or guardian may face.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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None of the steps above require months of planning.—
David Villa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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This Bluetooth-only device doesn’t exactly break new ground, offering a basic collection of metrics for considerably more of an outlay than other entry-level options.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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Meanwhile, accompanying measures to cut federal spending, including reforms to Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, would reduce outlays by $1.2 trillion over the same period, the CBO estimated.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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Multiple crew members aloft in the masts were left dangling in the air by their safety harnesses after the East River crash, but no one ended up in the water.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Fall is also a transitional season, but the air aloft remains generally warmer for some time after summer.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
Noun
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However, a key point of consideration is CEG’s history of negative free cash flow, indicating substantial capital expenditures that add on to negative cash flows from operations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Upbeat quarterly earnings results from tech giants such Meta Platforms and Microsoft in late April further reignited optimism in the AI trade because the companies showed no signs of moderating their capital expenditure plans.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Supporters say this is the mark of a unifying candidate, though the fear remains that once voting is over, the old bitterness and acrimony will return without wholesale reform.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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“Overhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhead. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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