over·seas
ˈō-vər-ˌsēz 
1
: of or relating to movement, transport, or communication over the sea
an overseas liner
2
: situated, originating in, or relating to lands beyond the sea
overseas installations
overseas immigrants
Examples of overseas in a Sentence
Adverb
The troops were sent overseas.
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adverb
Retired people can still access their Social Security benefits from overseas.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Nearly 5 million Americans living abroad are eligible to vote from overseas, representing a small but unique group that could influence the results in key swing states.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Both major parties expect court battles over voter rolls, mail-in ballots, and overseas ballots as polls show an incredibly tight contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Travis Kelce and Swift have since been seen on dates around the world, while Swift has been spotted at several other Chiefs games, including the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, and Travis has been seen at her overseas Eras Tours shows.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Overseas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overseas. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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