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
Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
The next wave of snow could bring another 1-2 inches and accumulate on elevated areas, such as grassy knolls, bridges and overpasses.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Snow is expected during this time, with light accumulations possible, especially on grassy areas, bridges and overpasses.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
Just before our trip began, a group of St. Louis Neo Nazis had draped swastikas on an overpass in an act of pre-election saber rattling.
—Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
That makes bridges and overpasses especially dangerous.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
The next wave of snow could bring another 1-2 inches and accumulate on elevated areas, such as grassy knolls, bridges and overpasses.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Snow is expected during this time, with light accumulations possible, especially on grassy areas, bridges and overpasses.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
Just before our trip began, a group of St. Louis Neo Nazis had draped swastikas on an overpass in an act of pre-election saber rattling.
—Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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But key architects of the British and American working classes ignored efforts to fuse the labor and abolitionist movements and instead linked labor militancy to white suffering.Gunther Peck / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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While stocks fell slightly on Thursday, investors are mostly ignoring recent reports showing inflation is still a very real problem.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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The debts of only those people aged 70 and over exceed the total amount of all Social Security benefits that will be paid out this year.Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Just don’t exceed 1,000 micrograms of total daily folate, the NIH says, as high doses can hide or exacerbate B12 deficiency and potentially increase risks of colorectal cancer.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Never forget his iconic diet book, The Karl Lagerfeld Diet.Keaton Bell, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The company could win an appeal, forget about all of this, and go back to business as normal (eventually).Makena Kelly, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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The feature story paints a depressing and chaotic image of the neighborhood: on a rainy day beneath an underpass on Kensington Avenue, drug users trying to stay dry were injecting in public, nodding off on sidewalks glistening from the rain.Ryan Hampton, TIME, 24 Sep. 2024
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The Boca Raton underpass was sponsored by Republican Gossett-Seidman and Democrat Berman.Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2024
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Notably, Cowboy Carter was overlooked in the 2024 Country Music Association Awards nominations, which triggered conversations about inclusivity within the country music industry, but also expanded visibility for Black Country artists.Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Set in an old Victorian castle, which is pretty cool in and of itself, the property overlooks the stunning Lake Mohonk and boasts spacious rooms that are truly accommodating for families.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Since launch, Erica has surpassed over 2 billion interactions, and has helped 42 million clients, tackling tasks like balance inquiries, budgeting tips, and even bill payments.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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An online fundraiser created to help Luigi Mangione with his legal fees has surpassed $10,000.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Construction and completion of state Route 11, seven bridges and three interchanges are part of the $1.3 billion project.Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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The contraflow lane will move the left lane of southbound I-75 to the left lane of northbound I-75 and run from the Towne Street overpass through the Ohio 562/Norwood Lateral interchange.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 Dec. 2024
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Fickell could be forgiven for allowing his mind to wander.Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recommended The Monitor's View Thanksgiving as forgiving Russian and Syrian jets targeted rebel positions in Aleppo and health care facilities in Idlib Monday, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which reports over 500 civilian and combatant fatalities since Nov. 27.Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Overpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpass. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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