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Recent Examples of overhead
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
There are several videos of soldiers ineffectually firing small arms at incoming drones, and more of them just watching as drone after drone sails overhead and crashes into a target.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Harsh overhead lighting and direct sunlight can cast dark shadows on the face or cause the camera to underexpose.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Gleb Tsipursky, Sun Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
Parts of Michigan were battered by lake-effect snow, which happens when warm, moist air rising from a body of water mixes with cold, dry air overhead.
—Anthony Izaguirre, arkansasonline.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
While the aurora sparkles overhead, a volcano erupts in Iceland, blasting rivers of glowing lava down into the valley.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
There are several videos of soldiers ineffectually firing small arms at incoming drones, and more of them just watching as drone after drone sails overhead and crashes into a target.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The Away Carry-on is an award-winning, consistently best-selling piece of luggage that’s sized to fit all overhead bins, even on international carriers.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Harsh overhead lighting and direct sunlight can cast dark shadows on the face or cause the camera to underexpose.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Noun
The federal workforce of 2.2 million employees is responsible for managing a $6.1 trillion budget, meaning 1.8% of the budget goes for salary, a very low number for overhead.
—Gleb Tsipursky, Sun Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
Parts of Michigan were battered by lake-effect snow, which happens when warm, moist air rising from a body of water mixes with cold, dry air overhead.
—Anthony Izaguirre, arkansasonline.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhead
Adverb
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The stock market in general has trended upward and cryptocurrency values have skyrocketed.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But prices have continued to spiral upward, accelerated by the aging of the baby boomers and by important but costly advancements in medical science.Dylan Scott, Vox, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Of course, patients, policyholders and taxpayers ultimately bear these costs, too.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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The cost for the tasting menu increased from Somni’s original iteration, as well.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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The higher medical expenses have also hit UnitedHealth’s rivals, including Humana and CVS Health’s Aetna, which have seen historic spikes in costs, particularly in their Medicare Advantage plans in part due to seniors seeking more medical care than in the past.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Thompson's death sparked a wide social media conversation over frustrations with navigating the U.S. health insurance system, particularly when medical expenses are not covered or insurance claims or requests for care are denied.Sriparna Roy, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Barrels, boxes and bottles Inside was a pill press and, in the warehouse above, dozens of barrels, boxes, and bottles of different chemicals.Timour Azhari, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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At the time, the three-story building was divided into two units: a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit where Barack lived, and a two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom duplex above.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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The figure marks a $242 billion increase from the deficit recorded during the same period in the previous fiscal year, as outlays saw an 18 percent jump, while revenues dipped 7 percent.Aris Folley, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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The risk sharing element through pay for performance is essential in light of the potential for significant outlays should a substantial number of patients opt to take the new treatments.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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The last such storm, a front accompanied by an atmospheric river of streaming precipitation aloft, struck Washington, Oregon and the northern reaches of California this week, killing two and producing historic rain.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the United States has been experimenting with various new weather balloons and data-gathering devices as well, including a balloon that can stay aloft for up to 16 days instead of just a couple of hours.Danielle Beurteaux, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
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The requirements of global power projection necessarily spread U.S. defense expenditures far thinner.Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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Boards must take on a long-term perspective when overseeing these capital expenditures, connecting AI investments with the organization’s strategic goals to maximize return on investment (ROI).Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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However, the third session was over on the 16th hole as the PGA pair cruised to a 3-0 victory.Matias Grez, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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His time with Bedard is certainly over, for now at least.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Overhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhead. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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