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
Her vehicle went over the centerline and went off the road, hitting a tree, police said.
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Fox19 Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
About four years ago, Houston lawn care specialists Martin Hernandez and his son Daniel went over to an elderly woman’s home to cut her overgrown lawn.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
At last the cows nearest the top of the mountain turned and went over the ridge, single file.
—Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025
McIlroy then went over and spoke to a rules official.
—Jenna West, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
However, the money pot would diminish for every speech that went over the 45-second allotted time for the Emmy recipients.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
The truck first hit an SUV but went over it and slammed into the back of a motorcoach.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Charlie went over to the chalkboard hanging on the wall beside the hallway—the one that led to the backstage greenroom, as well as Odette’s office and occasional dungeon—and started half-assing some cocktails.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
Bargatze said acceptance speeches were limited to just 45 seconds, and that $1,000 would be deducted for every second that winners went over.
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Fox19 Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
About four years ago, Houston lawn care specialists Martin Hernandez and his son Daniel went over to an elderly woman’s home to cut her overgrown lawn.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
At last the cows nearest the top of the mountain turned and went over the ridge, single file.
—Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025
McIlroy then went over and spoke to a rules official.
—Jenna West, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
However, the money pot would diminish for every speech that went over the 45-second allotted time for the Emmy recipients.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
The truck first hit an SUV but went over it and slammed into the back of a motorcoach.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Charlie went over to the chalkboard hanging on the wall beside the hallway—the one that led to the backstage greenroom, as well as Odette’s office and occasional dungeon—and started half-assing some cocktails.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
Bargatze said acceptance speeches were limited to just 45 seconds, and that $1,000 would be deducted for every second that winners went over.
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went over
Verb
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Lefevre will be succeeded on an interim basis by Ningyu Chen, previously SVP of global experience technology for the coffee giant.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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His hoax succeeded beyond his wildest dreams.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In their second drive against the Broncos, the Eagles went no-huddle on a season-high seven straight plays.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Olson went four innings, scattering five hits and allowed just one run.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sorry to say, there are still lots of wrinkles that are being worked out.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But by 1950-51, Bear had worked out a way to make uni-directional glass that eliminated the cross threads, so the material could be used on the inside of the bow as well.—
Clare Conley,
Outdoor Life,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The goal came off the scoreboard.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Low, ominous bass riffs giving way to a distorted wail of electric guitar signaled that this was the juncture in American history when the gloves came off and the real ass-kicking began.—
Seth Harp,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Still, once the basics clicked, the game proved to be fun, interactive, and rewarding—encouraging tweens and teens to think critically, expand their word skills, and sharpen their competitive edge.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Word out of Tuscaloosa is that, from about the midway point of spring ball, something really clicked for him.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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