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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The White House said the tariffs will be open for public inspection on Saturday.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025 -
Most violations were corrected during the inspection.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 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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For example, a close examination of the retina can reveal early signs of diabetes or high blood pressure.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Real Housewives franchise started as a modest examination into the absurdities of the quotidian lives of the upper class — a little bit Desperate Housewives, a little bit Laguna Beach, with a lot of glam in between.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Eline Entertainment Group, Inc. identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting, including the lack of a functioning audit committee and inadequate segregation of duties.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Concerningly, a 2024 audit of 5,000 businesses’ websites revealed that 75% of organizations did not honor a person’s right to opt out of being tracked by online trackers.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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For some, that may be a public charter school that receives scrutiny from local or state school boards but is given more flexibility than traditional public K-12 schools.—
The Editorial Board,
Orange County Register,
28 Jan. 2025
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At a rally following US President Donald Trump’s inauguration last Monday, Musk brought his right arm towards his chest and then extended it towards the audience, drawing scrutiny as the gesture bears similarities to the Nazi or Roman salute used by fascist leaders in Germany and Italy.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Iceland ranked fourth in this survey, with perfect scores in the financial inclusion and absence of legal discrimination categories.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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Vance has 27% of GOP support, Trump Jr. 21% in the survey shared with Secrets on Thursday.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
30 Jan. 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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