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as in past
on or to the farther side of
the arrow flew beyond the fence and into the woods
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as in beside
in addition to
beyond the asking price of the house, there's also the cost of fixing up this "handyman's dream"
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as in immortality
unending existence after death
who knows how we'll fare in the beyond?
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Recent Examples of beyond
Patricia Lockwood, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
Thanks in large part to the Paramount, headlines about murder and mayhem have been replaced by stories about new restaurants, new businesses, new apartments and new shows that are drawing rave reviews and audiences from the Chicago area and beyond.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2025
In the 1980s and beyond, hip hop artists invoked Malcolm, and Spike Lee immortalized him on film.
—CBS News, 4 May 2025
Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Beyond the music world, several other entertainers are raking in cash from the great beyond.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
Her pink lipstick, drawn far beyond the outline of her mouth, smiled without her.
—Patricia Lockwood, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
Thanks in large part to the Paramount, headlines about murder and mayhem have been replaced by stories about new restaurants, new businesses, new apartments and new shows that are drawing rave reviews and audiences from the Chicago area and beyond.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Adverb
From her Jamaica Queens neighborhood to Broadway and beyond, the film captures her visionary talent—affirming urban youth, Black female identity, and the power of community.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2025
In the 1980s and beyond, hip hop artists invoked Malcolm, and Spike Lee immortalized him on film.
—CBS News, 4 May 2025
Noun
The vocals are ghastly, like poltergeists speaking from the beyond, trying to convey some hazy message the mortals can’t decipher.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Beyond the music world, several other entertainers are raking in cash from the great beyond.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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Tuition is $525 for applications submitted by June 30 and $575 for submissions past that date.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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In a world where audiences can scroll past anything in seconds, fun matters.—
John Cairney,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2025
Preposition
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Nancy Preis, Opera in the Ozarks general director, will describe the new, state-of-the-art theater built with funds from the Walton Family Foundation at Inspiration Point outside Eureka Springs.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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The newest case was confirmed to be a child who is less than 5 years old and contracted the virus outside the United States, according to the Florida Department of Health’s Reportable Diseases Frequency Report.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2025
Preposition
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The cat, perched beside Riley, was recorded gently licking the side of his canine sibling's face.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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In a social media post on May 19 that included a photo of himself beside his wife of almost 50 years, Biden thanked everyone who had offered support in response to the news of his cancer.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.—
Leigh Morgan,
al,
11 Feb. 2023
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Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.—
Sydney Carruth,
The Arizona Republic,
9 Feb. 2023
Noun
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The first hybrid prototype, named Wendy (Chandler), marks a new dawn in the race for immortality.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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It's long been the stuff of science fiction: humans achieving immortality by uploading their consciousness into a silicon virtual paradise, ruled over by a benevolent super-intelligent AI.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Pro-Palestinian groups urged the European Broadcasting Union to exclude Israel over Gaza, where more than 50,000 people have been killed in the ensuing offensive by Israel, according to local health officials.—
John Revill,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Earle then posted a TikTok about the house, which went viral, amassing over 1.1 million views.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
19 May 2025
Preposition
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Ole Miss became the 13th SEC program to earn a WCWS appearance all-time, leaving Arkansas and Mississippi State as the only teams in the 15-team conference without a trip to Oklahoma City.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Now, the question is whether Nola can return to the rotation without a minor-league rehab start.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
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“Beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beyond. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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