1
as in to ignore
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 to exceed
to go beyond the limit of
a filmmaker whose technical bravura overpasses his ability to tell a coherent story
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3
as in to forget
to fail to give proper attention to
army officers who had been unjustly overpassed for promotion
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as in underpass
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Recent Examples of overpass
Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County remains under an advisory with up to one inch of snow expected, further complicating travel conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Snow can quickly coat the ground and make for slippery travel, especially on bridges and overpasses.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
Any ice accumulations on the roads from a light mix of freezing rain and other precipitation Tuesday night will be minimal — a few hundredths of an inch — but commuters should watch for possible slick spots on bridges and overpasses, NWS officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
An additional inch of snow is expected, leading to slick and hazardous road conditions, particularly on bridges and overpasses.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County remains under an advisory with up to one inch of snow expected, further complicating travel conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Snow can quickly coat the ground and make for slippery travel, especially on bridges and overpasses.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
Any ice accumulations on the roads from a light mix of freezing rain and other precipitation Tuesday night will be minimal — a few hundredths of an inch — but commuters should watch for possible slick spots on bridges and overpasses, NWS officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpass
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But in the 1990s, when social practice art was gaining traction within European museums (especially in the United Kingdom), most Latin American institutions were ignoring that development, which remained limited to underground networks.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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And no, not because Disney is ignoring him or passing him over.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Mets’ spending for the 2021-24 seasons exceeded what the lower-rolling Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates each spent over the past 21 years.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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High-performance cultures prioritize excellence and ensure that their teams are equipped to achieve and exceed their goals.—
Margaret Graziano,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Gone but not forgotten: Lizzy Caplan is opening up about that Gambit movie that never was, and her honest thoughts on it getting scrapped.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Items in the collab, to be released March 7, include caps with Murakami’s signature, colorful, smiling flowers, clothing, and—not to be forgotten—an all-American favorite collector’s item: baseball cards.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Anti-Black slogans and swastikas defaced a Jewish center, a church, a school and a freeway underpass in 1961.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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The funding is part of a broader $105.8 million allocation from the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program, which supports projects such as overpasses, underpasses, closures and track relocations, according the Federal Railroad Administration.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Some vulnerabilities can be overlooked without a proper prioritization system, leading to risks like data breaches.—
Vytautas Kaziukonis,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Photo : The Hover Bureau The breakfast nook overlooks Little Sarasota Bay.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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The administration has now surpassed what even the strongest proponents of presidential power may have once argued.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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The number of measles cases in Texas has officially surpassed the 100 mark as of Tuesday as health officials continue to grapple with the growing outbreak.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ramp makes money off of interchange fees on credit cards plus higher-margin software subscriptions.—
Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Context: Turnpike officials said commercial traffic is up systemwide, but traffic at the Breezewood interchange has been decreasing since 2021.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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According to data from Statista, the average amount of student debt forgiven by the PSLF program was $63,826 per borrower.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Her husband David Larke was quick to ask for forgiveness and even quicker to forgive, never letting an argument go after sunset without an apology.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Overpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpass. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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