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as in ignoring
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 exceeding
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 forgetting
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 overpassing
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Things that used to feel so urgent and non-negotiable (being disciplined, heeding early alarms, ignoring my body’s cues) now have a patina over them.—
Dimity McDowell,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026 -
This skeptical energy plays under the surface of the novel (Hjorth’s funniest) as Johanna begins to surveil her mother, ignoring her sister’s perfectly reasonable requests to leave her in peace.—
Elaine Blair,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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But the company used the same show to highlight its new take on the Mustang muscle car — a version called the Dark Horse SC with horsepower exceeding 500 and a price expected to top $90,000.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Several consultancies now require AI proficiency for some hires, with a focus on exceeding what a client could generate using the tech themselves.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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From mess-free art projects to brainteasers to travel building sets, your kids will be forgetting all about their tablets.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
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After forgetting her prepared remarks in her seat and finding her bearings, Buckley delivered one of the night’s best speeches.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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On the same floor, Tea Lounge Kafu is a serene tearoom overlooking the bamboo atrium, with seasonally changing scroll art in its tokonoma alcove.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The full-floor primary suite has boutique-quality closets and a white marble spa bath, plus an office with quality custom millwork overlooking Mohawk Street.—
Lauryn Azu,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The film broke the record for most BAFTAs for a movie by a Black director, surpassing 12 Years a Slave’s previous record of two in 2014.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2026
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Revenue for the period was $636 million, surpassing the Street’s call for $629 million.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lawrence confirmed to Deadline that the revival picks up as if the original series ended with the Season 8 finale, disregarding the events in the spinoff-style Season 9.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2026
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At Monday’s meeting, Blowers noted the benefits of the devices, as well as their potential safety issues — like individuals operating the equipment in an unsafe manner, riding too close to pedestrians or in congested areas on sidewalks and disregarding traffic control devices.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Not everyone who heard Woodruff speak was as forgiving as Walker.—
Jennifer Gonnerman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Few plants are as forgiving as pothos.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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Bank of America analyst Michael Feniger last week raised his price forecast to $825 from $735, justifying a higher multiple as turbine demand broadens out.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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But insurance companies have many ways to hide cash while justifying higher rates.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Overpassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpassing. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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