1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
to keep peace in the family, he was forced to overpass his in-laws' frequent put-downs
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2
as in to exceed
to go beyond the limit of
a filmmaker whose technical bravura overpasses his ability to tell a coherent story
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3
as in to forget
to fail to give proper attention to
army officers who had been unjustly overpassed for promotion
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as in underpass
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Recent Examples of overpass
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025
Eastbound Texas 114 was closed at Loop 12 in Irving on Thursday morning after an 18-wheeler jackknifed, with part of the truck’s cab hanging off an overpass.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Icy conditions on roads, bridges and overpasses will likely disrupt the morning commute, and local authorities are advising people to delay travel whenever possible to ensure safety.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Be extremely cautions, especially on bridges and overpasses.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Video captured a New York City bus teetering on the edge of an overpass after a bus driver lost control and skidded into a wall, according to officials.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025
Eastbound Texas 114 was closed at Loop 12 in Irving on Thursday morning after an 18-wheeler jackknifed, with part of the truck’s cab hanging off an overpass.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Icy conditions on roads, bridges and overpasses will likely disrupt the morning commute, and local authorities are advising people to delay travel whenever possible to ensure safety.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Be extremely cautions, especially on bridges and overpasses.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpass
Verb
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But former Twitter employees say Musk sees laws, regulations and procedures as unnecessary speed bumps meant to be ignored.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Carmel Valley Community Planning Board is taking a stand against the San Diego Planning Commission’s recent approval of a new senior living development in Carmel Valley as members feel their input on the project’s impact on traffic and community character was ignored.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Mahomes’ touchdown-to-interception ratio in the playoffs (5.4-to-1) also exceeds his regular season rate (3.3-to-1).—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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None of them exceeded expectations quite the way O’Connell did.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
16 Feb. 2025
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Konate’s discipline causes concern This was an afternoon to forget for Ibrahima Konate.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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The funding is part of a broader $105.8 million allocation from the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program, which supports projects such as overpasses, underpasses, closures and track relocations, according the Federal Railroad Administration.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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What To Know In footage shown to Newsweek, the California High-Speed Rail Authority highlighted large stretches of underpass and routes ready to have track put down.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
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Coqui Water Park at El Conquistador Resort Fajardo, Puerto Rico All accommodations at El Conquistador Resort overlook the Caribbean Sea, and guests enjoy amenities like four pools, five restaurants and bars, an 18-hole golf course, and access to a private island.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Moore, an industry staple since the early 1980s, picked up her first major acting award for The Substance last month, delivering an empowering speech about the value of knowing one’s worth in a business that often overlooks women.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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In Denmark, where Season 1 surpassed its prime-time slot average by 31%, a second season is set to launch later this month.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Passenger traffic at Midway had surpassed pre-pandemic levels.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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Miller has pivoted between center and wing more recently, so there’s the potential for some interchange there.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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If the closure ends ahead of schedule, westbound I-10 will be narrowed to two lanes overnight near the U.S. 60 interchange from 8 p.m. Sunday to 4 a.m. Monday.—
Lauren De Young,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Cut people some slack and forgive their shortcomings – and your own, too!—
Heller McAlpin,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2025
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Given that kind of outlay, parents would be forgiven for hoping that their child is getting the kind of support and care needed to thrive.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Overpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpass. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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