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 crossing
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Recent Examples of overpass
Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
The best advice is to not stop underneath an overpass but instead find a sturdy building to park next to.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Prior court decisions and guidance from the Department of Justice have set up hurdles to overcome before the court is forced to overpass a reporter’s privilege to protect sources.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
The shooting occurred Thursday afternoon on a highway overpass near East Maddox Avenue.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
The best advice is to not stop underneath an overpass but instead find a sturdy building to park next to.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpass
Verb
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But all that seemed to go ignored by the presenter, attendees said.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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But how can justice, let alone a meaningful reckoning, begin when the killings go on, swept under the rug by state officials and all but ignored by everyone else?—
Brendan King,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the Midwest, temperatures exceeding 90 were predicted across Nebraska, followed by a big drop to the 50s and 60s Sunday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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In formal comments to state regulators, the company made clear that compliance costs in California exceed those in other jurisdictions with emissions trading systems.—
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And don’t forget the basics like dish soap and scrub brushes.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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If the temperature, humidity or acidity is not favorable, these bacteria can also slumber for decades in a spore form – underfoot and forgotten by nearly all except cattle.—
Hannah Kinzer,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The changes at the intersection will mean the addition of two signs that will have flashing lights triggered by people or traffic at the crossing roads.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Otherwise, the court said, the law gives migrants an incentive to try to circumvent border crossings, something Congress likely did not intend.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The atoms still emit the same total amount of light, which is why this effect has been overlooked until now.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Compared to downtown Park City and most Deer Valley resort accommodations, the hotel is positioned on the opposite side of the mountain overlooking the Jordanelle Reservoir.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The ballots in favor of the new congressional maps surpassed those against by about 82,570 more votes, according to AP.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Over the decades, other schools’ on-campus facilities have surpassed Gampel in space and amenities.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The council approved a master plan for redevelopment of the stadium’s south lots and the interchange in 2019, years before the Broncos’ new owners opted to pursue a new stadium.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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The first section will cost $78 million and create an interchange at Northstar Parkway.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Give me raiders of the lost past, any day, and forgive them their lack of footnotes.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Overcoming scandal, moving forward Crisis management experts told The Denver Post that while the public is usually willing to forgive and forget scandals if those involved do a good job communicating, the fraught nature of dealing with death makes this more complicated.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Overpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpass. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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