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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
Mike Fitzpatrick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Art and math both explore abstract descriptions of the world, and so seeing great art and science pick out the same essential features of trees is satisfying beyond what art or science could accomplish alone.
—Mitchell Newberry, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
Noor Lobad, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
The first depended on water purchased from Israel, which gets some of its own supply from the Coastal Aquifer Basin running beneath Gaza and extending far beyond.
—Claudine Ebeid, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2025
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Oct. 2024
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
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Preposition
Key stat Illinois missed its first 17 attempts from 3-point range and finished 2-for-26 from beyond the arc.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Art and math both explore abstract descriptions of the world, and so seeing great art and science pick out the same essential features of trees is satisfying beyond what art or science could accomplish alone.
—Mitchell Newberry, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Then there are the ultra-potent skin care treatments from Dior, Eighth Day and beyond — rounded up here by WWD Weekend among the latest launches in ultra-luxury beauty.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
The first depended on water purchased from Israel, which gets some of its own supply from the Coastal Aquifer Basin running beneath Gaza and extending far beyond.
—Claudine Ebeid, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
Try the Ouija board and get an answer from the beyond.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Oct. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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Eley and other local residents slipped past the police officers trying to quell tensions and grabbed a flag from the fleeing demonstrators, stomping on it and ultimately setting it aflame.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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People walk past the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street in New York City on May 17, 2024.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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The victim was fighting with another man outside the store on the corner of E. 187th St. and Crotona Ave.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The troopers were outside their cruisers at the time and were uninjured.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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When push comes to shove, however, the best colleague to have beside you in the trenches is one with whom you’re aligned in both heart and mind.—
Levi King,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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For the latter application, the Loki-Nav can simply be left propped up beside the kindling with the magnifying glass set to the optimum sunlight-focusing angle.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 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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Applications in Antiquity In antiquity, rosemary became an emblem of faithful remembrance and immortality.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Dec. 2024
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According to Hindu scriptures, gods and demons once churned the cosmic ocean in search of the nectar of immortality.—
Kyra Colah,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Bankers bristle over regulations Community bankers, who represent smaller and more localized institutions, have been complaining about excessive regulations for years.—
Russ Wiles,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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All have secondary cask finishes over three years, with the Amarone, Bordeaux, and Tequila cask finishes all over five years.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Infused with glycerin, ceramides, and panthenol, these ingredients attract and retain moisture without weighing down hair.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Allure,
18 Feb. 2025
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Since taking office, the Trump administration — along with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — has been seeking to cut federal spending, reduce workforce levels and dismantle programs and bureaucracies without going through the legislative process.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
18 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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