over·seas
ˈō-vər-ˌsēz 
1
: of or relating to movement, transport, or communication over the sea
an overseas liner
2
: situated, originating in, or relating to lands beyond the sea
overseas installations
overseas immigrants
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Adverb
The troops were sent overseas.
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
That framework was considered South Korea’s biggest overseas defense deal ever.
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Adverb
Diawara is playing for an opportunity on the roster in some capacity, or potentially getting sent back to play overseas.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Health officials have been watching for an increase in COVID-19 this summer, as new variants have spread to the U.S. after fueling surges overseas.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 11 July 2025
Adjective
Taylor conceded that the KU alumni would look better if some of KU’s overseas pros or G League players such as Devon Dotson, Devonté Graham, Frank Mason, Marcus Garrett, Malik Newman, Udoka Azubuike were on the KU roster.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
That framework was considered South Korea’s biggest overseas defense deal ever.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
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“Overseas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overseas. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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