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 Synonyms for going-over
Noun
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But upon closer inspection what appeared to be a navy jacket, light blue shirt, red tie, and khaki pants was much more nuanced.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025 -
What To Know On February 21, Border Patrol agents from the Las Cruces station conducted a routine immigration inspection at a checkpoint on Interstate 25, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Though Hamas had long claimed that Shiri and the children died in an Israeli air strike, an Israeli forensic examination showed that the children were murdered with the bare hands of their captors and then mutilated in an attempt to blame Israelis for their deaths.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Feb. 2025
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The study, published in the journal BDJ Open, helped test CT as a method for future examinations, Betilsson explained.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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The goal of the new audit rules was to provide a more favorable framework for the audit of partnerships and improve the historically poor rate and performance experienced in IRS audits of partnerships.—
Joshua D. Smeltzer,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The agency completed an audit of Ohio's redetermination process, published in 2024, and estimated that Ohio had incorrectly renewed or terminated around 6 percent of Medicaid enrollees.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Francisco Jeronimo, vice president for data and analytics at International Data Corporation (IDC), said that the Chinese brands are focusing their efforts on Europe rather than the U.S., which could help deflect scrutiny from Washington.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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Mayor Adams is facing Congressional scrutiny at a House Oversight Committee hearing on sanctuary city policies in Democratic cities on Wednesday.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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All of this is according to a survey by Resume Templates.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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According to a YouGov survey published in October last year, 48 percent of 1,122 Americans identify as people-pleasers.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Follow live reaction to the fight by clicking here.—
Luke Brown,
The Athletic,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Going-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going-over. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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