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Recent Examples of overhead
Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
One night, a few days after the shooting, the sound of helicopters circling overhead in the aftermath of another ICE shooting kept her awake before her morning cross-training.
—David Gleisner, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 4 Jan. 2026
Coulibaly then scored another hat-trick, including an overhead kick, in a 3-3 draw with Brazil in the final group match.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 16 Jan. 2026
The expenses and the overhead weren’t high.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
As the pulse locks in, organ drones arc overhead like streaking cirrus clouds.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
One night, a few days after the shooting, the sound of helicopters circling overhead in the aftermath of another ICE shooting kept her awake before her morning cross-training.
—David Gleisner, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
If approved by the federal government, the newsrooms continued to compete, but companies saved overhead costs associated with newsprint, printing presses and distribution.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Jan. 2026
Coulibaly then scored another hat-trick, including an overhead kick, in a 3-3 draw with Brazil in the final group match.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
Cost structures differ significantly across healthcare systems, including variations in medical education expenses, insurance requirements, and regulatory overhead.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 16 Jan. 2026
The expenses and the overhead weren’t high.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhead
Adverb
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Turning the crank handle on the right-hand side of the set launches the rocket upwards, with the booster rockets splitting off not long after take-off.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Getting into the targa version means opening the door and then swinging the top hatch upward.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s a reason why communities are increasingly pushing back against plans to build data centers; costs borne by the community far outweigh the benefits to the community.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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The bill includes incentives for schools to lower the cost of a degree and to ensure that graduates meet certain average income thresholds, a nudge to help students attain degrees in fields that offer enhanced opportunities.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Five upper-level sections on the west side (W502-W506) and three upper-level sections on the east side (E522-E524) will have a mix of seats that require a donation up to the 12th row, and seats that do not require a donation from the 13th row and above.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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While the styles above are among the strongest deals of the sale, Spanx has over 600 items marked down.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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For the full year 2026, the team expects total expenses to be between $162 billion and $169 billion, significantly above the $150 billion analyst estimate.—
,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Building a website, creating professional product imagery, testing ideas, and running marketing campaigns can all be done without agencies or large upfront expenses.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Barring a miracle, their season is over, and the real question is what management and ownership will do in response.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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After the final pickup is over, the same crews and equipment will be collecting bulky waste through household junk pickups which can be scheduled February through October by contacting City Customer Service at 311 or 916-808-5011 or making an online service request.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 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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Focus Media has thrived with overall gains by China’s well-off consumers and advertising outlays.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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In certain models, this can allow investors to gain exposure to assets that would otherwise require significant capital outlay, especially in places like the Global South.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Overhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhead. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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