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
Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
According to the outlets, the body was found in the Bronx on Wednesday, May 20, beneath a Cross Bronx Expressway overpass.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 May 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 conflict centers around a plan to add athletic field lighting, a pedestrian overpass and a new building to Parker’s campus.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
According to the outlets, the body was found in the Bronx on Wednesday, May 20, beneath a Cross Bronx Expressway overpass.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpass
Verb
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Price is where almost every search starts, and the difference between countries is hard to ignore.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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By the time the sponsor wants to sell, the buyer sees what the sponsor ignored.—
Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Those bags must not exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches (30 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm).—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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The agreement also includes an option for the city to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms, with costs not to exceed $19,550 annually in 2027 and 2028.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Its origins are uncertain, with one tale suggesting that a cook at Manzanillo’s mercado left a pot of pozole over fire and forgot it.—
Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Noun
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Court documents 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.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Construction is underway on the $74 million rail expansion at the port’s 302-305 berths and the $130 million reconfiguration of the SR 47/Vincent Thomas Bridge interchange.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Alongside the communal dining, lounge and bar areas, is a clever subterranean wine cellar, an outdoor BBQ and dining area overlooking the riverbed, and a deck in the perfect spot for viewing the waterhole.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The kitchen, with room for a table that can handle informal dining, is open to the family room, where the visual focal points are the stone fireplace and French doors that lead to an elevated deck overlooking the in-ground pool and property at the rear of the home.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Gas and diesel prices didn’t surpass their 2022 highs.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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Since her passing, Sonoma County experienced the most destructive wildfires in California history in 2017, only for another, more destructive fire to surpass it a year later.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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There are close to 1,000 residential units in historic buildings at the intersection of Broadway and 5th Street, Bastian said, but all the ground floor stores are closed.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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PennDOT is installing about $20,000 in safety improvements at a Delaware County intersection where a college math professor was killed while riding his bicycle six months ago.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Schmidt can be forgiven for making this headline-grabbing prediction.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Philodendrons are easy and forgiving enough for beginners, but even more experienced gardeners love them for their variety of foliage and easy care.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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“Overpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpass. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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