as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
received a thorough going-over before being sent on stage
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as in succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired
his sales pitch went over as expected and he saw a 200% increase in his commissions
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Recent Examples of going-over
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Moist air from the Pacific Ocean rises over the mountains and loses much of its precipitation as the air heats up after going over them, often leaving San Jose dry.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
After South Dakota raised its top speed limit to 80 mph in 2015, the average speed motorists were driving when cited increased only slightly, but the number of citations for drivers going over 100 mph jumped dramatically, according to the Argus Leader, part of the USA TODAY Network.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Van Hecke dangled a leg inside his own box, with Evanilson going over to win the decisive penalty in a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
As Jeremy Allen White and Bruce Springsteen awaited their segments, Kimmel got into game mode, going over jokes and making notes.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Thus, unlike disgruntled newspaper readers, whose only resort was to write an angry letter to the editor, radio listeners could now vent their frustrations by going over the heads of a local affiliate and complaining directly to the government.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Insults were hurled at McIlroy with such ferocity that his playing partner Shane Lowry had to be held back from going over the ropes to get at the fans.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Two minutes later, police received a call from a business owner of a property next door who said the bear had attacked his dog and chased his two employees before going over to the other store.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
No more going over your lashes repeatedly and risking damage.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Moist air from the Pacific Ocean rises over the mountains and loses much of its precipitation as the air heats up after going over them, often leaving San Jose dry.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
After South Dakota raised its top speed limit to 80 mph in 2015, the average speed motorists were driving when cited increased only slightly, but the number of citations for drivers going over 100 mph jumped dramatically, according to the Argus Leader, part of the USA TODAY Network.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Van Hecke dangled a leg inside his own box, with Evanilson going over to win the decisive penalty in a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
As Jeremy Allen White and Bruce Springsteen awaited their segments, Kimmel got into game mode, going over jokes and making notes.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Thus, unlike disgruntled newspaper readers, whose only resort was to write an angry letter to the editor, radio listeners could now vent their frustrations by going over the heads of a local affiliate and complaining directly to the government.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Insults were hurled at McIlroy with such ferocity that his playing partner Shane Lowry had to be held back from going over the ropes to get at the fans.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Two minutes later, police received a call from a business owner of a property next door who said the bear had attacked his dog and chased his two employees before going over to the other store.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going-over
Noun
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See the entire database of restaurant inspections here.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Most violations were corrected during the inspection.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One of the most famous examples of a major business leader succeeding from failure was Apple’s visionary cofounder Steve Jobs.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ackermann was named creative director of Tom Ford Fashion in September last year, succeeding Peter Hawkings.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 2017, Davidson undertook a two-year examination of the college’s ties to slavery and racist policies by the college’s Commission on Race and Slavery.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sure enough, on closer examination, it was confirmed that the mirror was made from Webster Sterling silver and, based on online listings and previous auction prices, is potentially worth anywhere between $75 and $200.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When the candle burns out, upcycle the elegant blue jar into a seashell or trinket holder to keep the beachy vibes going.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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But for Dylan, going from Jew to Jesus freak—however slack a Jew he’d been—was no more questionable or embarrassing to him than going from acoustic to electric.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Controls, for example, need to be continuously monitored so that audit readiness becomes more a state of being, and not a last minute sprint.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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An audit is required annually by every city; however, an in-depth forensic audit should be performed to account for all dollars spent in order to provide complete transparency to our citizens.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But not all diets are the same, and coming off some diets may require more attention.—
Emily Brown,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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De Pablo is coming off a major high from reuniting with her longtime friend Weatherly to expand on their characters’ stories and to introduce their daughter, Tali (Isla Gie), as a pre-teen to fans who can’t get enough of the DiNozzo family.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The operation has sparked growing scrutiny over federal tactics.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the military strikes have attracted scrutiny from both sides of the aisle as questions swirl about their legality.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Guerrero also noted that state officials are still working out some details that could affect San Diego.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The pair are seen working out, eating, laughing, and enjoying time together—moments that underscore a close, natural relationship rarely highlighted in mainstream media.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Going-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going-over. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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