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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 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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as in immortality
unending existence after death
who knows how we'll fare in the beyond?
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Recent Examples of beyond
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
This might seem like an easy question, but some of us might have items floating around that no longer work (like a musical jewelry box) that hold sentimental value far beyond its function.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Jan. 2025
In 2025 and beyond, federal agencies must prioritize public health and safety and work to undo legalization's harmful consequences.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Jack Lang, The Athletic, 14 July 2024
Matthew Perry joins a heavenly chorus of pop stars—including Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury and Whitney Houston—as the greatest earners in the great beyond.
—Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
Artisanal producers often age their cognacs well beyond the minimum legal requirements.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
This might seem like an easy question, but some of us might have items floating around that no longer work (like a musical jewelry box) that hold sentimental value far beyond its function.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
What exactly will happen with refugee arrivals – on Mr. Trump’s Day 1 and beyond – remains unclear.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Jan. 2025
In 2025 and beyond, federal agencies must prioritize public health and safety and work to undo legalization's harmful consequences.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
Messi, clearly, seems to have some inkling of what awaits him on the other side of the great beyond.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 14 July 2024
Matthew Perry joins a heavenly chorus of pop stars—including Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury and Whitney Houston—as the greatest earners in the great beyond.
—Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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Evans appears poised to blow past previous career highs of 11 goals and 29 points.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Technical Leadership is unique because most of these capabilities are measured by current and past technical accomplishments within one's discipline.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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The bodies of McGeeney, Harrington and Johnson were found on Jan. 9, 2024, outside the home where Willis was staying.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Two kitchen knives were found outside the back door of the home, police said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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Writing here about Cave’s unhinged vision of Elvis Presley’s birth in Tupelo, Mississippi, however, with his Revelation-on-a-moonshine-and-smack-bender shtick, is kind of beside the point.—
SPIN Editors,
SPIN,
21 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the dog lies on the ground with a perplexed facial expression as the small, autonomous device that cleans floors by vacuuming goes over his paw and beside him.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.—
Leigh Morgan,
al,
11 Feb. 2023
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Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.—
Sydney Carruth,
The Arizona Republic,
9 Feb. 2023
Noun
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The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of immortality from demons.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
13 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of immortality from demons.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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These mortgages are a requirement to maintain ownership over a home.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Jan. 2025
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Now, after weeks of lawyerly wrangling over the semantics of church bylaws, members of the Riverside congregation will vote on a resolution to keep Weekday open for at least one more year and to determine a long-term plan for the school.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
18 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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But if the projections dip in altitude, exhibitors are in danger of a weekend without a single film grossing in the eight digits.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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His actual statistical profile is good without being great.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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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
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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 31 Jan. 2025.
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