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
Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Shapiro is noted for his leadership during infrastructure crises, including the rapid rebuilding of the I-95 overpass in Philadelphia, which Cox cited as evidence of effective governance.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 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
In Broward, a pedestrian overpass is proposed to get people safely over the tracks in Oakland Park.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Shapiro is noted for his leadership during infrastructure crises, including the rapid rebuilding of the I-95 overpass in Philadelphia, which Cox cited as evidence of effective governance.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpass
Verb
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The closet is probably the easiest room to ignore when things get disorganized.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Dell is finally good at something—but as her behavior becomes riskier and a shadowy troll threatens to expose her dark past, Dell must reckon with what her digital life ignores, and what real redemption means.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That figure exceeds its current regional consumption.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Durham Intermediate is in need of repairs, and the cost of maintaining the campus exceeds $8 million.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Those who lead to collapse will be forgotten.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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Don’t forget to use code INSTYLE25 at checkout for 25 percent off your order.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An underpass linking pathways to the larger Boise Greenbelt near the city’s forthcoming Alta Harris Park.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Dec. 2025
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Aerial footage showed a large plume of smoke emerging from below the underpass.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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However, don't overlook the kitchen and laundry room, which can also be prone to soap scum.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The ranch overlooks the 5,000-acre Ramona Grasslands Nature Preserve, which is under the stewardship of San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Perry, again upping his game in the absence of teammate Skyy Clark, made four 3-pointers, shot 7 for 13 from the field and made all 12 of his free-throw attempts in surpassing his previous career best of 17 points.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Perry made four 3-pointers, shot 7 of 13 from the field and made all 12 of his free-throw attempts in surpassing his previous career best of 17 points.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Beginning Friday morning, a key interchange is scheduled to open as the massive, long-running Interstate 485 toll lanes project nears completion, state highway officials said Thursday.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to PennDOT, all of the outbound lanes between the on-ramp from Bates Street at the Oakland interchange to the Squirrel Hill Tunnel were closed to traffic for about half an hour.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But with performances like this, he could be forgiven for allowing his thoughts to drift briefly towards the summer in North America.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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This is a powerful time to release emotional baggage and forgive yourself for past choices.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Overpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpass. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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