WENT OVER Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

went over

verb

past tense of go over

as in succeeded

to turn out as planned or desired his sales pitch went over as expected and he saw a 200% increase in his commissions

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Recent Examples of went over Rams running back Lawrence McCutcheon also went over 100 yards rushing, but quarterback Pat Haden threw three interceptions as Los Angeles came short yet again in the playoffs during this era. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 The Public Investment Fund spent more than $5 billion in five years, much of that to attract stars who went over to LIV because of the money. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 But given how poorly that series capper went over, her chances of winning a third Emmy are in some jeopardy. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026 Nolan Schanuel was then walked to set up Neto’s 411-foot homer that went over the center-field wall. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 Nolan Schanuel was then walked to set up Neto's 411-foot homer that went over the center field wall. — CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Ashley had one of the highlights of camp when Schobel connected with him on a post route for a touchdown that went over 50 yards. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026 But did a clue possibly exist back on July 3, when Paul and Max Kellerman went over LeBron’s options on that infamous whiteboard? — Zach Harper, New York Times, 28 July 2026 The price of Brent Crude oil briefly went over $91 per barrel this morning before receding to $89. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for went over

Verb

Extravagantly bewigged, boldly buxom, and graced with a peerless, vibrato-laden soprano voice, the exuberant Parton succeeded a hit-making early career in partnership with vocalist Porter Wagoner with a long series of solo hits.

— Chris Morris, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Armstrong, meanwhile, succeeded Wade at McNeese, where he was hired by former athletic director Heath Schroyer, who has since become LSU’s senior deputy AD.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of succeeded

Verb

With the patchwork lineup, the Giants had 10 hits and went an impressive 5-for-11 with runners in scoring position to help snap a four-game losing streak.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
The Atlanta Braves also activated a deal with Kalshi without a formal announcement around the start of August that went unnoticed by news media.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of went

Verb

Kemeny said Bast had worked out an interface to get the rotating laser beams, microscopes, cameras, and myriad other components of the experiment to coordinate through a common interface.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Although things worked out, the episode was yet another stark reminder of how exposed his business—and the broader college-athlete placement industry—has become to forces well beyond its control.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of worked out

Verb

Mathurin then came off the bench and led the Clippers to a win over the Nuggets in February while matching his career high with 38 points.

— William Guillory, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
But Olson's foot barely came off the bag, and the call was changed to a hit after the Mets challenged.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of came off

Verb

The next artist starts in front of everyone who stayed, including people who might never have clicked the name on a streaming app.

— Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Treatment huts are—of course—lovely, and my massage was performed by an incredible therapist who clicked my bones in all the right places and left me feeling light as air.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026