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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
Steven Camarota, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
The newest case, filed three days before the timber auction in Roseburg, is over Blue and Gold.
—April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Spooky season might be over, but Netflix is counting on the fact that teen slasher movies are always in—particularly the ones banking on nostalgia.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
David Chiu, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
The grand jury report discusses the special ed program’s failure to meet the needs of its students with learning, physical, and behavioral disabilities, plus the over representation of Black students in special ed.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024
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Preposition
Content by this author: The Case Against Immigration In the United States, there is strong evidence that the national interest has not been well served by the country’s immigration policy over the last five decades.
—Steven Camarota, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
The newest case, filed three days before the timber auction in Roseburg, is over Blue and Gold.
—April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
Adverb
The election countdown is over, and Arizona voters could be a deciding factor in both choosing the next president and determining who controls the U.S. Senate.
—The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Spooky season might be over, but Netflix is counting on the fact that teen slasher movies are always in—particularly the ones banking on nostalgia.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
A couple from Maryland are among the over 1,3000 people who died while making this year's Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia amid extreme heat.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
The grand jury report discusses the special ed program’s failure to meet the needs of its students with learning, physical, and behavioral disabilities, plus the over representation of Black students in special ed.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
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His defense rated oddly poorly last season (-16 defensive runs saved, zero outs above average), but year-to-year aberrations are not uncommon.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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That figure is reflected among all age groups, though 94% of Black voters above the age of 60 voted for Harris.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Magda Teter Jewish Middlemen, Archival Myopia The story of two Jewish trading families during the last decades of the Regency of Algiers is skewed by being told through the perspectives of only European and American actors.Erin Maglaque, The New York Review of Books, 15 Nov. 2024
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But that’s not to say Mars necessarily hosted vast oceans and rivers—or at least not during that era.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Dilemma: Pass or shoot the first buck that chases a doe past your stand because a bigger buck might be coming?Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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While our understanding of the brain has (thankfully) developed greatly from the days of removing cerebral tissue to see what would happen, a precise understanding of where our memories reside—and how our brain recalls past experience—remains elusive.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Many Americans across the political spectrum are convinced that Trump poses a threat, and so the tired incumbents have some of the advantages usually associated with insurgents.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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In most polling locations across the country, voting that began days or weeks ago with mail-in ballots continued smoothly on Tuesday, according to reports.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Second Wind Funds works with a network of around 900 therapists across the state who range in expertise.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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While the average new vehicle buyer spends around $48,000 for a new ride today, this rig costs nearly 4 times that at $178 Grand.Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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So when storms do roll through, more rain can fall over land, which increases the risk of flooding.Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The guys place their initial poles, and with a whole minute to slide through, there isn’t much suspense.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Even before stepping into the White House again, Trump’s plans have the Federal Reserve trembling.Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
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In this first game back in Tampa, the 49ers may need Bosa to battle through a hip injury and have their defense again dictate a victory.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The team throughout has included Glenmorangie’s Director of Corporate Social Responsibility Hamish Torrie, DEEP’s lead scientist, Heriot-Watt University Professor Bill Sanderson, and Calum Duncan, head of Policy and Advocacy at the Marine Conservation Society.Louise Schiavone, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The red brick main home, which spans approximately 8,800 square feet, boasts three fireplaces, numerous picture windows that showcase the pastoral grounds, and intricate millwork throughout.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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