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Recent Examples of overhead
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 July 2025
While her teachers gave instructions for the morning’s activities, the overhead loudspeaker abruptly clicked on and off.
—Karla Perez, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
Betsy Bolte, who lives nearby, came to the park after seeing a military-style helicopter circling overhead.
—Christopher Weber, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Lauren Frayer, NPR, 10 July 2025
As helicopters started flying overhead, the campers realized how grave the situation had become.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 7 July 2025
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Adverb
Younger, scrappier companies, conversely, have executives with the same traits and are more likely to lead remote-friendly workplaces, both because of a generational shift in work attitudes, but also because of the practical advantages of smaller businesses having fewer overhead costs.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 July 2025
While her teachers gave instructions for the morning’s activities, the overhead loudspeaker abruptly clicked on and off.
—Karla Perez, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
Adjective
When an emergency broadcast warns of extraterrestrial craft overhead, and a bleeding stranger stumbles in off the street—the group must decide whether to trust the approaching beings or prepare for a fight that could alter the fate of the universe.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
Betsy Bolte, who lives nearby, came to the park after seeing a military-style helicopter circling overhead.
—Christopher Weber, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Noun
As the sun sets over Wimbledon, swifts and swallows soar and dive overhead.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 10 July 2025
As helicopters started flying overhead, the campers realized how grave the situation had become.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhead
Adverb
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With several third and fourth year players trending upward, Green Bay should be poised to make a move.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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But in Room 348, the bullet had entered Greg’s scrotum, tearing upward into his body, lacerating his organs and breaking bones before lodging deep in his chest.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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At a production cost of $200 million, plus much more to market and distribute, the film will need to hold as one of the biggest grossers of the year to turn a profit in theaters.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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Last longer with better efficiently in a reactor core to possibly lengthen refueling from 1.5 years to 2 years while using 30% less fuel. Generate less waste and lower fuel costs.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors allege that Measures used that money, which was held in an escrow account for clients, to pay for personal and operating expenses, pay off creditors, Four Seasons spa treatments, clothing, car payments and at least $55,000 for Los Angeles Crypto Arena seats.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Funds become accessible at 18 for qualified expenses, with broader withdrawal options phased in over time.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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As explained in more detail above, this is not the case in the UK.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Besides debt costs, spending was also boosted by higher outlays on welfare and public-sector wages.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 July 2025
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What might add to your monthly outlay are supplements.—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
18 July 2025
Adverb
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While performing at the NRG Stadium in her hometown of Houston on June 28, Beyoncé was caught in a terrifying technical malfunction while soaring over the crowd in a red convertible held aloft by wires.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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The president stood alongside the team as a player held the trophy aloft after a 3-0 win over France’s Paris Saint-Germain.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Related – Google’s $1 Trillion Lawsuit Thirdly, Google’s substantial AI capital expenditures carry execution risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Jumping jacks are an underrated bodyweight exercise to increase your calorie expenditure.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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When the strike was over, Iain celebrated Young Sheldon being able to resume filming, thanking the show's crew on Instagram, per Screen Rant.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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It was revealed that Gatwa’s time as the Doctor was over in May, during the finale of the show’s second season as a co-production between the BBC and Disney+.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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“Overhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhead. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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