1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
to keep peace in the family, he was forced to overpass his in-laws' frequent put-downs
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2
as in to exceed
to go beyond the limit of
a filmmaker whose technical bravura overpasses his ability to tell a coherent story
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3
as in to forget
to fail to give proper attention to
army officers who had been unjustly overpassed for promotion
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as in crossing
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Recent Examples of overpass
Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Rose Evans
april 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
If no building is available, avoid taking cover under a highway overpass.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 1 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Prior court decisions and guidance from the Department of Justice have set up hurdles to overcome before the court is forced to overpass a reporter’s privilege to protect sources.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
The signs replace a display of 32 fabric flags that previously flew along the overpass fence, originally placed by community members after the crash, according to an ITD news release.
—Rose Evans
april 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
If no building is available, avoid taking cover under a highway overpass.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpass
Verb
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Roughly 2 in 10 did not have time to make an appointment, had felt ignored or dismissed by a provider in the past or were too embarrassed to talk to a person.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Too seldom is the collective good even an afterthought, E Pluribus Unum a motto untranslated and ignored.—
Rabbi Dan Levin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His few lines of dialogue have a power that far exceeds their word count, but what speaks for Jeremy most of the time are his physical gestures, which blend blank detachment with willful ferocity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Environmental and health experts warn contamination in some regions already exceeds safety standards, posing long-term risks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Don’t forget to take a photo on the famous Queen Emma Bridge, a long pontoon bridge that crosses the natural harbor, between bites of sweets made by native Curaçaoans.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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No one who lived through the COVID pandemic will ever forget its immense impact on our lives.—
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The initial investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle, a 38-year-old male, was traveling northbound on the highway crossing through West Bromley Lane when the pedestrian crossed the road and was struck by the vehicle.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The project includes replacing a section of Book Road with a one-mile, 12-foot-wide paved trail, improving the existing trail crossing at 119th Street and installing new bench pads and benches, officials said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The boxy, low-rise office overlooks a verdant wetland frequented by otters and egrets.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The rooftop infinity pool overlooks the waterfront, while the sun deck is lined with sun loungers, day beds, and cabanas.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Denver’s record home opener made for a memorable debut on a grand stage, surpassing the 30,000 who attended Boston’s opener at Gillette Stadium two weeks prior, a turnout underscoring the surging popularity of the sport and highlighting the league’s potential.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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And every film nerd knows that the production’s depravity and delirium almost surpasses the film’s—Apocalypse Now’s Wikipedia page is as wild as the film itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Charges say that the two victims were driving east on Highway 62 on the Interstate 35W interchange, when Morgan approached from behind in an unmarked black Ford Expedition.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 116-room Antioch Inn & Suites, near the interchange of State Route 4 and Somersville Road, defaulted on $15 million in real estate loans, documents filed April 7 with the Contra Costa County Recorder’s Office show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The wives must reconstruct their lives and forgive themselves for failing to stop their husbands’ vicious deeds.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The loan could be forgiven if the property ends up being transferred to a family member at no cost or low cost, Burns added.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Overpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpass. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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