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Recent Examples of overhead
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
There are several videos of soldiers ineffectually firing small arms at incoming drones, and more of them just watching as drone after drone sails overhead and crashes into a target.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Harsh overhead lighting and direct sunlight can cast dark shadows on the face or cause the camera to underexpose.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Gleb Tsipursky, Sun Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
Parts of Michigan were battered by lake-effect snow, which happens when warm, moist air rising from a body of water mixes with cold, dry air overhead.
—Anthony Izaguirre, arkansasonline.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
While the aurora sparkles overhead, a volcano erupts in Iceland, blasting rivers of glowing lava down into the valley.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
There are several videos of soldiers ineffectually firing small arms at incoming drones, and more of them just watching as drone after drone sails overhead and crashes into a target.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The Away Carry-on is an award-winning, consistently best-selling piece of luggage that’s sized to fit all overhead bins, even on international carriers.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Harsh overhead lighting and direct sunlight can cast dark shadows on the face or cause the camera to underexpose.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Noun
The federal workforce of 2.2 million employees is responsible for managing a $6.1 trillion budget, meaning 1.8% of the budget goes for salary, a very low number for overhead.
—Gleb Tsipursky, Sun Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
Parts of Michigan were battered by lake-effect snow, which happens when warm, moist air rising from a body of water mixes with cold, dry air overhead.
—Anthony Izaguirre, arkansasonline.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhead
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The stock market in general has trended upward and cryptocurrency values have skyrocketed.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The number of emergency room visits for RSV is moderate but trending upward.Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
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The services help cut the cost of the first-round hiring process by one-tenth to about 20 yuan per candidate, said Hong.Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Renters at all income levels save less and have recently started cutting back on their spending due to the high cost of food, gas, energy, housing, and more.Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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The higher medical expenses have also hit UnitedHealth’s rivals, including Humana and CVS Health’s Aetna, which have seen historic spikes in costs, particularly in their Medicare Advantage plans in part due to seniors seeking more medical care than in the past.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Thompson's death sparked a wide social media conversation over frustrations with navigating the U.S. health insurance system, particularly when medical expenses are not covered or insurance claims or requests for care are denied.Sriparna Roy, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Barrels, boxes and bottles Inside was a pill press and, in the warehouse above, dozens of barrels, boxes, and bottles of different chemicals.Timour Azhari, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Listen to Behar discuss life after death in the podcast above.EW.com, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The figure marks a $242 billion increase from the deficit recorded during the same period in the previous fiscal year, as outlays saw an 18 percent jump, while revenues dipped 7 percent.Aris Folley, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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The risk sharing element through pay for performance is essential in light of the potential for significant outlays should a substantial number of patients opt to take the new treatments.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The last such storm, a front accompanied by an atmospheric river of streaming precipitation aloft, struck Washington, Oregon and the northern reaches of California this week, killing two and producing historic rain.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the United States has been experimenting with various new weather balloons and data-gathering devices as well, including a balloon that can stay aloft for up to 16 days instead of just a couple of hours.Danielle Beurteaux, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
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Capital expenditures were approximately $22,094,406, focused on infrastructure improvements and customer growth, with plans to continue similar levels of investment in the coming years.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
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According to the complaint, these expenditures lacked transparency and violated government auditing rules.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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That revived interest in a tech trade some expected was over, and bolstered confidence in the market as money continues to rotate in and out of the different sectors.Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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The budding entrepreneur hopes that Tru Skye will be another example of how retired ballers like himself can create value for themselves and others long after their playing careers are over.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Overhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhead. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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