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
Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
But the overpass will remain closed at least overnight as crews attempt to clear the scene and repair the road, according to West Chester Township officials.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
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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.
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So for about 18 years, pedestrians and bicyclists vibing on footpath alongside the Blue Line would come to an abrupt stop near the I-277 overpass.
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Authorities said Sutton ignored multiple commands to comply and resisted detention.—
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The background checks on Cook, if in fact there were any, were totally ignored.—
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After a debut season that exceeded even generous expectations, can the show do it all over again?—
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But simply getting on the long list far exceeded Alexan’s expectations.—
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Don't forget to dust and clean the top of the appliance.—
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Prep & Savour Heavy-Duty Kitchenware Pan Divider Don’t forget to tackle your kitchen clutter this year.—
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An underpass linking pathways to the larger Boise Greenbelt near the city’s forthcoming Alta Harris Park.—
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Aerial footage showed a large plume of smoke emerging from below the underpass.—
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Under pressure to fill vacancies quickly, agencies often rush background checks, shorten psychological screenings, and overlook red flags that would normally disqualify candidates.—
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With multilingual capabilities in over 50 languages, the robots eliminate language barriers that can slow service and leave guests feeling overlooked.—
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The project goals, which were ambitious in terms of cell voltage and current density, were surpassed.—
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Stafford sets Rams mark Stafford surpassed Kurt Warner for the most postseason passing yards and completions in Rams history.—
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Beginning Friday morning, a key interchange is scheduled to open as the massive, long-running Interstate 485 toll lanes project nears completion, state highway officials said Thursday.—
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According to PennDOT, all of the outbound lanes between the on-ramp from Bates Street at the Oakland interchange to the Squirrel Hill Tunnel were closed to traffic for about half an hour.—
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Still, some of these foibles are easier to forgive when seen in service of the greater good.—
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Reading the media these days, you would be forgiven for thinking the technology, journalism, and investment communities were inadvertently wishing an AI ‘bubble’ into existence.—
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“Overpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpass. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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