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
Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 24 Feb. 2026
The investigation revealed that paint has been chipping off from the 28th Street bridge overpass and falling along the road and stream below.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Feb. 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
Other antisemitic messages that year included banners hoisted on an Interstate 10 overpass on Jacksonville's Westside and on the Arlington Expressway and a message projected on the outside of a downtown building.
—Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 24 Feb. 2026
The investigation revealed that paint has been chipping off from the 28th Street bridge overpass and falling along the road and stream below.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpass
Verb
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Atlanta's plan to protect human rights during the 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing criticism from a coalition of community organizations that say the city ignored their input while developing the framework.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Netflix has largely ignored the format that dominates the phone of anyone under 35.—
Max Cutler,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For example, in some parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, the difference exceeds 3 feet.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Indiana could see data centers exceed 20% of the state’s electricity usage, a new report from the Electric Power Research Institute found.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Don't forget that these delightful buns are excellent candidates for freezing.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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From a little hotel across from a museum that didn’t yet exist, to rooms full of people determined not to forget.—
Fern Lebo,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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But some experts say Iranians with government ties don’t need to risk border crossings and have access to fake identities.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An open-plan living and dining area centers the house, while each ensuite bedroom opens to its own balcony overlooking the coast.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The main restaurant unfolds across a wraparound deck overlooking an area for fireside dinners and performances by traditional Venda dancers and drummers, but there are plenty of opportunities to dine in the bush.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But its momentum has slowed over the past decade, exacerbated by stringent pandemic controls, while regional rival India has surpassed it as the fastest-growing major economy.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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In February, the company’s exports surpassed its domestic sales for the first time, according to CNBC’s calculations.—
Matthew Chin,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The new location of Hollywood Casino-Aurora — located along Farnsworth Avenue and Bilter Road, across the street from Chicago Premium Outlets mall and near the Interstate 88 interchange — will replace the casino currently in downtown.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Work has begun on $261 million worth of improvements to the Loop 303 and Interstate 17 interchange in north Phoenix.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The authority owes the city $8 million, which the city has committed to forgive if the changes at the property are done responsibly.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The gym too is stylishly designed—with hemlock floors and forgiving lights—and the fitness equipment is up-to-date, if unfortunately not sourced from Olympus itself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Overpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpass. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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