beyond 1 of 3

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as in past
on or to the farther side of the arrow flew beyond the fence and into the woods

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as in outside
out of the reach or sphere of although the town has ordinances against public drunkenness, any degree of intoxication under your own roof is beyond their authority

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as in beside
in addition to beyond the asking price of the house, there's also the cost of fixing up this "handyman's dream"

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beyond

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adverb

as in farther
at or to a greater distance or more advanced point the dream that someday we will journey to the outer reaches of our solar system and beyond

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beyond

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noun

as in immortality
unending existence after death who knows how we'll fare in the beyond?

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Recent Examples of beyond
Preposition
Buffering merch was ubiquitous all weekend, and the feel-good vibes of the prom extended far beyond the Torrance High courtyard to dozens of meet-ups and off-site adventures among listeners of varied backgrounds and interests. Zena Tsarfin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025 That origin number is well beyond that of second-place U.S. sourcing (30 percent) and third-place India (14 percent). Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
In today's fragmented media landscape, the ability to transform a single story into multiple formats—from books to films, games, merchandise and beyond—has become a coveted business model. Damion Taylor, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 One of the most prominent figures in women’s basketball in Illinois and beyond, Bruno led DePaul to 25 NCAA Tournament appearances, including 18 straight berths through 2020 before that tournament was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Remembering Mandisa: Following her passing, many in the Christian music industry and beyond have taken to social media to commemorate Mandisa Hundley. Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 23 Apr. 2024 Try the Ouija board and get an answer from the beyond. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for beyond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
  • As the camera panned out, Wallen could be seen leaning in to whisper something into the actress' ear, before stepping off stage and walking right past the camera before him.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Ovechkin rocketed a wrist shot past goalie and fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin as the left winger’s family and Gretzky looked on at UBS Arena.
    Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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  • Miami would have to win two games in the Play-In Tournament and earn the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference, which would give the Thunder another pick just outside the lottery.
    Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Vehicles outside a Land Rover dealership in Tucson, Arizona, US, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • The president continued to speak to reporters in the Oval Office after introducing the order while Kid Rock stood beside him and listened along.
    Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Musk even addressed reporters while standing beside Trump behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.
    Leigh Morgan, al, 11 Feb. 2023
  • Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.
    Sydney Carruth, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
Noun
  • Set far into the future after humanity has been destroyed, the book features a cult that clones its members, the cult in the book resembles the real-world Raëlian movement, which is a group in France that believes that aliens invented modern technology and hope for immortality through cloning.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Four years before that, Joanne applied for country-jukebox immortality.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
Preposition
  • Lyle Menendez frequently leaned over to jot down notes.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The video went viral on TikTok, with 1.6 million views and over 45,000 likes.
    Deanna Marie Lowe, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • Executive director Nick Turner told the Bangor Daily News the show hoped to have other characters on stage reference the two Black characters the musical is missing without showing the pair, but was warned that altering the musical’s licensed script would constitute a contract violation .
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • This conversation set is made from durable, weather-resistant steel without sacrificing any aesthetic elements—the set still looks vintage, European, and artistic.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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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“Beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beyond. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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