1
as in overlooks
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 exceeds
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 ignores
to fail to give proper attention to
army officers who had been unjustly overpassed for promotion
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The oceanfront pool gets busy by day, and the motel is best known for Lemon Bar, which overlooks the pool and beach and is a favorite among locals.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026 -
The window next to my desk overlooks the gym’s large communal exercise room, and throughout the day, I am taunted by the sight of gyrating bodies panting through a Zumba class or a kettlebell set.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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If Amex as a corporation exceeds the goals, the payout ratio will be higher, and everyone across all business units will get the same bonus boost.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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That far exceeds Denmark’s peak electricity demand of around 7 GW.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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There is an attitude among many in the legislature that children under five belong at home with mom, which ignores the economic reality facing Idaho families.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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Far too often, housing analysis ignores job creation.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is no blanket federal program that automatically forgives credit card debt simply because someone is a veteran.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, the historical epic’s opening weekend surpasses all previous Marathi cinema records.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Charles also said both nations must remain committed to supporting Ukraine as Russia’s full-scale invasion surpasses four years, and underscored how staying within NATO is significant to prevent further tensions between Europe and North America.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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When Charlie accidentally concusses himself and forgets their whole night together, Nora enlists the help of best friend and party animal Hailey to painstakingly recreate the same bash, beat by unhinged beat, to win him over again.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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The Datai Langkawi—despite its obvious opulence—never forgets that mother nature is its main draw.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The last of the interchanges on that docket is the one at State Street — though ITD is now considering interchange work further north.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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President Kennedy pardons his predecessor, Nixon, for his involvement in the Watergate scandal.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Being the president and all, Richard pardons himself and Jenny.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Overpasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpasses. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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