as in along with
in addition to
we'll need another gallon of milk over and above what we already have
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Recent Examples of over and above
Under the new guidelines, borrowers using the limited loan can borrow up to $75,000 over and above their mortgages — a huge increase from the former limit of $35,000.
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2024
Naturally, there are obstacles to planting the Big Ten Network flag in Florida, over and above the ACC’s contractual situation.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
The regulations enacted by the legislature mandate strict and stringent requirements on the use of genealogy databases and search and seizure warrants over and above the requirements for issuance of a traditional search warrant.
—For The Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2024
The school expects the private university’s hefty profits will bring in millions in profits for the state over and above up to $60 million in annual funds needed to service the bond debt.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2024
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2024
Naturally, there are obstacles to planting the Big Ten Network flag in Florida, over and above the ACC’s contractual situation.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
The regulations enacted by the legislature mandate strict and stringent requirements on the use of genealogy databases and search and seizure warrants over and above the requirements for issuance of a traditional search warrant.
—For The Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2024
The school expects the private university’s hefty profits will bring in millions in profits for the state over and above up to $60 million in annual funds needed to service the bond debt.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and above
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Wardens and guards will continue assigning prison inmates to work in kitchens, clean prison yards or pick up trash beside highways.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Khai was also featured sitting beside her mom on a rollercoaster before the third slide featured her hugging Mickey Mouse.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Launchpad, Prince William said at the Nov. 5 panel, puts people together with the corporations and finance that can help.Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The two agreed to work together with the international community to try to obstruct Russian-North Korean security cooperation, the statement said.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
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Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 22 Mar. 2023
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This duo increases cell turnover and gives retinol-like results, like improving texture, redness, firmness, as well as the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, without the negative side effects.Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Mar. 2023
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“Over and above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20above. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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