as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
received a thorough going-over before being sent on stage
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as in succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired
his sales pitch went over as expected and he saw a 200% increase in his commissions
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for going-over
Noun
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The inspection — which looks over the vehicle’s headlights, signals, brakes, steering, windows and tires — must be completed by a licensed mechanic.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025 -
Routine inspection, eight total violations, three High Priority violations.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Noun
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No further details are anticipated until the examination results are known.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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An examination with a CT scanner is prepared in the emergency room of the university hospital (UKJ) in Jena, Germany.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Understanding what not to do is crucial to avoid an audit.—
Karla Dennis,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Out of nearly 35,000 vehicles listed in the state’s new vehicle-tracking database, about 2,300 valued at $57 million were unaccounted for in other state property records, and hundreds of others had missing or inaccurate vehicle ID numbers, the audit stated.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That’s why the Maryland demand – coming in the midst of a swirl of legislative hostility and intense legal scrutiny – seems like a much bigger deal than the prior cease-and-desist letters.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Last March, Van Lith had to endure plenty of scrutiny, much of it unfair after LSU was eliminated in a high-profile Elite Eight game against Caitlin Clark and Iowa.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The tune started at No. 18 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs survey dated Feb. 8 and appears at No. 33 on the most recent ranking.—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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The results were taken from two separate surveys conducted between Feb. 7 and 14.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Follow live reaction to the fight by clicking here.—
Luke Brown,
The Athletic,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Going-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going-over. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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