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as in past
on or to the farther side of
peered over the wall
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as in again
yet another time
several executives missed the presentation and would like you to do it over for them later this afternoon
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as in throughout
from beginning to end
read it over until you understand it thoroughly
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as in up
brought or having come to an end
the play is over now
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Recent Examples of over
Paul Grein, Billboard, 15 July 2025
Authorities also allege that Melly shot his friends from inside the vehicle and that the motive was financially driven, pointing to disputes over money and rising tensions within the YNW collective.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025
Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 July 2025
That activism didn’t yield after his playing days were over.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 7 May 2025
Currently 36-19 | On pace for 53-29 Denver is rolling, and a current eight-game winning streak has pushed it to an over projection.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Preposition
The Creative Arts Emmys will be will be presented over two nights, Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 15 July 2025
Authorities also allege that Melly shot his friends from inside the vehicle and that the motive was financially driven, pointing to disputes over money and rising tensions within the YNW collective.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025
Adverb
Winemaker Pierre-Vincent Girardin says his relationship with the U.S., his biggest market, could soon be over due to Trump's actions.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 July 2025
That activism didn’t yield after his playing days were over.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
Adjective
Before the sequel was announced, Bullock and Kidman reflected on their love for the original movie in the over 20 years since its release.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 7 May 2025
Currently 36-19 | On pace for 53-29 Denver is rolling, and a current eight-game winning streak has pushed it to an over projection.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
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Because of the number of units the Fire Department dispatches to critical incidents, the total number of personnel responding to a scene would remain above the industry-standard threshold, Baker said.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Pride flag flew above state Capitol for first time Evers ordered the LGBTQ+ pride flag to fly over the East Wing of the state Capitol during the month of June in 2019 — the first time the rainbow flag flew above the building in its history.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
Preposition
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In 2023, Angel Reese’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) valuation jumped during the week of the Final Four, alongside a spike in her follower count.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Hilariously, Stewart did the puppeteering and Elmo’s voice himself during their conversation.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
Preposition
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The man walked past her and towards the sliding door at the back of the house.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Until then, Southwest is not accepting reservations past Jan. 26.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
Preposition
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As retailers deplete their pre-tariff inventory, costs are expected to rise across a range of goods, USA TODAY reported.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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The system installed decades ago by the DNR spreads hunting pressure across time periods and geographical zones.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
Preposition
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Our current favorite pairs include a few riffs on those flats from The Row—but thanks to the recent creative renaissance around jellies, there are so many more options to discover.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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At the 2025 Anime Expo in Los Angeles, the company shared that roughly half of its subscribers — that's over 150 million households, or around 300 million people — are watching anime consistently.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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My wife and children were really compassionate and understanding and supportive all the way through.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Jale is another beach that pulls in the younger crowd, especially when the summer music festivals roll through.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Angela was hospitalized again from March 9 until March 14 and appeared to have consumed another protein shake before that hospitalization, text messages from the affidavit indicate.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Consumers may be buying again, but many remain wary.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Banquet seating stretches down the south side of the room, with a mix of high-tops and dining tables throughout.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Kick your legs in small up-and-down fluttering motions while keeping your lower back flat and abs tight throughout.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
21 July 2025
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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