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 underpass
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Recent Examples of overpass
Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
To create the pathway, the project features a gently sloping overpass that is 165 feet wide and 200 feet long.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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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
Freeze Thaw inspections of overpass bridge joints are ongoing across the state as part of MassDOT’s routine inspection program and will continue through the spring.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
To create the pathway, the project features a gently sloping overpass that is 165 feet wide and 200 feet long.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpass
Verb
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Wallen briefly hugged the actress but seemed to ignore the rest of the cast and quickly walked past view of the camera.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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However, Catherine was unimpressed by him going overboard — and ignoring the importance of bedside manner — in the clinic.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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According to Garber, the Trump administration violated Harvard’s First Amendment rights with its demands and exceeds the statutory limits of the government’s authority under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Per a memo from Engel to the district superintendent, increases may not exceed the Consumer Price Index-Food Away from Home rate, which is currently 3.6%.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But do not forget to order the beloved DK bacon maple bar.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2025
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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.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That the transportation department invested in animal underpasses may come as a surprise — its primary mission, after all, is to facilitate human movements, not the peregrinations of wolves and deer.—
Ben Goldfarb,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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On one end is an unpopular underpass, where someone has left belongings tucked into a polluted corridor of cars for safety.—
Francesca Carington,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Ammos Greek With a terrace overlooking JBR Beach and Bluewaters Island, Ammos Greek, at Rixos Premium Dubai JBR, boasts a chic dining ambiance brimming with Aegean coastal charm.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Makeshift tents fill the crammed courtyard, the solid edifice of the church overlooking the flimsy havens.—
CNN’s Abeer Salman and Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That digital reaction surpassed even the volume of content that flooded the internet after the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump last summer.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Sunday’s race is expected to set the record for the most participants in a marathon, surpassing the 55,646 finishers at last year’s New York City Marathon.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The top-floor steakhouse, Alto, is expected to open in mid-May and will feature outdoor dining about 200 feet above the interchange of Interstate 80 and Halsted Street.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Hooters has a Fort Worth location near the interchange of I-20 and Chisholm Trail Parkway.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Clear communication with borrowers One can forgive borrowers for being confused in this moment.—
Preston Cooper,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, you could be forgiven for growing slightly cynical of the big pledges, glossy roadmaps, endless subsidy schemes, and constant climate conferences.—
Antoine Rostand,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Overpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpass. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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