1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
to keep peace in the family, he was forced to overpass his in-laws' frequent put-downs
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2
as in to exceed
to go beyond the limit of
a filmmaker whose technical bravura overpasses his ability to tell a coherent story
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3
as in to forget
to fail to give proper attention to
army officers who had been unjustly overpassed for promotion
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as in underpass
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Recent Examples of overpass
Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
Turn 5 and Turn 6, squeezed under a motorway overpass, are flagged as the prime overtaking zone, a public road which will be framed by concrete, expecting speeds to reach up to 340km/h.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Prior court decisions and guidance from the Department of Justice have set up hurdles to overcome before the court is forced to overpass a reporter’s privilege to protect sources.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Governors Parkway is a multimillion-dollar project that’s an overpass linking 173rd Street and 169th Street between Parrish and Grand avenues.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
Turn 5 and Turn 6, squeezed under a motorway overpass, are flagged as the prime overtaking zone, a public road which will be framed by concrete, expecting speeds to reach up to 340km/h.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpass
Verb
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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Even narrowing the term to the élite outlets that have traditionally set the political agenda would ignore the distance, or even antipathy, that marked such outlets’ relationship with Biden and his team.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Traditional taxis cost less than half that, but the journey can exceed 90 minutes in traffic.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Although the stock has since bounced back and exceeded its previous highs – achieving $130.18 in May 2025 – its past indicates susceptibility to macroeconomic challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Just don’t forget to click the coupon for extra savings.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Don’t forget about your smartwatch, fitness tracker, or smart ring.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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California's high-speed rail project has finished construction of the Whitley Avenue underpass, the second major structure completed this year.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, North Carolina received a $25 million federal grant to begin constructing underpasses, backed by $4 million in additional funding.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The unlikely trio begins working backward, reexamining the missing person’s case and trying to determine what avenues and signs were previously overlooked.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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Tucked between Kamala and Patong beach, the journey to this hidden hillside bar includes a wooden path with photogenic stops, including a floating frame overlooking the Andaman Sea.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Students’ possession of drugs in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools last school year surpassed even the 10-year high reached in 2022-23, according to state data released earlier this year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Related Articles The country surpassed its ambitious visitor target for 2030, seven years ahead of schedule, coinciding with Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a global arts and culture destination.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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The billboard targets those driving eastbound to Sacramento from Davis, and is situated on the north side of the Highway 50-Interstate 80 interchange in West Sacramento.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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According to the filing, Chime picks up revenue from interchange fees associated with purchases that members make with Chime debit cards and credit cards.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
Verb
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But all those terms are — forgive the pun — on the outs.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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There are no limits to the number of donations per person, though fines will not be forgiven for library items that are lost or damaged.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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“Overpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpass. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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