1
as in ignored
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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as in exceeded
to go beyond the limit of
a filmmaker whose technical bravura overpasses his ability to tell a coherent story
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as in forgot
to fail to give proper attention to
army officers who had been unjustly overpassed for promotion
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpassed
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Despite wooden signs prohibiting people reserving sun loungers with towels and then leaving them, the father-of-two said guests routinely ignored the warning.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026 -
To some, the data centers are an inevitable part of our future and an economic opportunity that can’t be ignored as the global AI race accelerates.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Hagan’s memo identified money that exceeded the tax’s projections, reallocated sports complex dollars or unallocated tax funds as potentially viable for the Rays.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The discoveries have exceeded expectations, and archaeologists believe additional caves will be uncovered.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Someone forgot to tell Cherie DeVaux.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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In case anyone forgot, pierogies are dumplings, too.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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Smaller cities within the county often have different transit needs and challenges, and greater representation can help ensure those perspectives are not overlooked in a system of this size.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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But the bigger story should not be overlooked.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The film surpassed $400 million at the global box office, and a sequel that is based on the author’s follow-up book The Housemaid’s Secret is set for release in 2027.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Addie Hajj surpassed 100 career goals, helping to fuel North Reading during a 17-8 Cape Ann League victory over Essex Tech.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Gerrymanders that discriminate against Black voters could be justified today as merely offering partisan advantage to Republicans.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Recent polling suggests that roughly 30% of young Americans hold the view that political violence can be justified in certain circumstances.—
Andrew Cuomo,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Talking to Vogue, Lauren Sánchez Bezos explained the inspiration behind her Schiaparelli gown.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Other factors, such as a decline in physical activity and hormonal shifts, play a role, Collen explained.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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The president pardoned Giuliani for the attempt to overturn the 2020 election in November.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Trump pardoned him upon his election to his second term.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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“Overpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpassed. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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