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Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The figures have significantly declined since the Trump administration began slashing hundreds of millions of dollars in research support and funding that covers overhead payments for grants — cuts that are being challenged in multiple federal court cases.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 June 2025
At the news conference, Evans said a local police officer reported seeing a man running into the woods, and authorities, including SWAT teams and a state public safety helicopter overhead, rushed the area.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 16 June 2025
Nathan Solis
follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
The limestone arches overhead in swirls of gray and rusty brown.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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Adverb
Choose your adventure: the main floor offers prime drag show viewing under pulsating neon, and the overhead balcony gives a bird’s-eye view of the revelry.
—Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The figures have significantly declined since the Trump administration began slashing hundreds of millions of dollars in research support and funding that covers overhead payments for grants — cuts that are being challenged in multiple federal court cases.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Adjective
Without his drug business, Bumpy no longer has the overhead nor the power to prevent the Italians from encroaching on his territory and stripping opportunities from Black Harlemites.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 June 2025
At the news conference, Evans said a local police officer reported seeing a man running into the woods, and authorities, including SWAT teams and a state public safety helicopter overhead, rushed the area.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 16 June 2025
Noun
On Tuesday, news helicopters overhead captured the dramatic moment a fire inside a warehouse filled with fireworks sparked an explosion, sending white-hot sparks streaking through the air and starting a wildfire that continues to burn.
—Nathan Solis
follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
The limestone arches overhead in swirls of gray and rusty brown.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhead
Adverb
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The disease progresses from the bottom of the plant upward, causing the leaves to turn yellow, wilt, and eventually die.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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With several third and fourth year players trending upward, Green Bay should be poised to make a move.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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In an interview, Missouri State senior associate athletic director Casey Hunt made no bones about the fact that the stunt/A&T twofer was a gender-equity play, noting the relatively low cost and high roster capacity of both sports, especially post-House.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Shriners Hospitals for Children have also alleviated the financial burden on the Petersons by covering the costs of Hadley's medical procedures, some of which would normally cost tens of thousands of dollars.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Funds become accessible at 18 for qualified expenses, with broader withdrawal options phased in over time.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Prosecutors allege that Measures used that money, which was held in an escrow account for clients, to pay for personal and operating expenses, pay off creditors, Four Seasons spa treatments, clothing, car payments and at least $55,000 for Los Angeles Crypto Arena seats.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Skywatchers will see the bright planet Venus appear about three degrees above the orangey star Aldebaran while the glittering Pleiades star cluster hovers just above.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Based on the gaps in the squad chart above, around seven.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The share of small businesses planning a capital outlay within the next six months hit its lowest level in April since at least April 2020, when Covid was sweeping the globe.—
Olesya Dmitracova,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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That kind of outlay, however, comes at considerable cost.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Adverb
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After both his goals, Pedro raised his hands aloft in a sign of respect, having started his career at both the youth and senior levels at Fluminense.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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So too is pride owed to Portugal’s fans, who continued to chant throughout it all, red and green flags aloft, the beat of a lone drum imbuing the 29,000-plus in attendance with an unceasing rhythm as those in Portugal colours hoped for something bordering on miraculous from this match.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Related – Google’s $1 Trillion Lawsuit Thirdly, Google’s substantial AI capital expenditures carry execution risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Jumping jacks are an underrated bodyweight exercise to increase your calorie expenditure.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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If cheap energy helps drive down inflation and gives the Fed room to cut rates significantly, the subsidy could theoretically pay for itself multiple times over.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Netflix will release the back half of The Sandman season 2 on July 24, and even though the Prodigal turned himself into the cosmos, that doesn't mean his story is officially over.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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“Overhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhead. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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