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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 Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
And the other injuries she’s picked up over two years in the sport.
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Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
The fireworks might be over, but the Fourth of July savings aren't quite done yet.
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
6 July 2026
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
When price action is crisp and the fundamental story solid, the main hazards become overconfidence and overvaluation that can result from an over-extrapolation of positive macro trends.
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Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.
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Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
And the other injuries she’s picked up over two years in the sport.
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Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Adverb
However, over in South Korea, memory chipmaker Samsung Electronics is set to report.
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Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
The fireworks might be over, but the Fourth of July savings aren't quite done yet.
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
6 July 2026
Adjective
The Tulum features a dainty pearl trim along its cross-over straps and flows into a slingback strap.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
When price action is crisp and the fundamental story solid, the main hazards become overconfidence and overvaluation that can result from an over-extrapolation of positive macro trends.
—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
Preposition
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The Goldblums, along with their two sons, Charlie Ocean and River Joe, live happily in the hills above West Hollywood, ensconced in the charming 1930s Spanish Revival house that the actor has occupied for more than four decades.
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Notably, that number is above the first-year value of the Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception, meaning the Pacers are likely using the Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception to bring in Oubre.
Preposition
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Morocco were able to expose the space with ease during the first half.
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Their absence from the London leg of the trip now raises questions about whether a family reunion will happen during the visit.
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The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
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Not even foundations are visible, and a long gravel road toward that part of the island leads past occasional farms and vast swaths of emptiness and then, finally, to a muddy riverbank thick with mosquitos.
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Dozens of people lined up outside several Lidl stores across the Paris region on Thursday, all hoping to get their hands on an air conditioning unit.
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Trace Stevenson, president of Autonomous Systems at AeroVironment, said operational feedback continues to shape software updates across the Titan family.
Preposition
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
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There was a casual feel in Memorial Auditorium in the hour before game time, as children kicked a ball around on the auditorium’s sloping floor.
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Thorough cooking kills the virus, so cook eggs and meat all the way through and skip raw milk.
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The manicure lets the natural tones of your nail peek through, and has been spotted on the likes of Zoë Kravitz (painted by celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi) and Kylie Jenner (created by nail artist Zola Ganzorigt).
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Four years later, at 36 years old, Modrić shone again at the 2022 World Cup.
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In March, the administration filed a new lawsuit again trying to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars.
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
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The constant control also makes the operations overhead lower and compliance more consistent.
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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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