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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
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 May 2025
From anarchists to orders Antonio Gramsci, the early 20th-century Italian Marxist theorist, expanded the concept of hegemony beyond international relations into a class analysis.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Centered on a group of siblings and friends living in the posh Southern California town during their high school years and beyond, the show made stars of its young cast, which included Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling and Brian Austin Green.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 17 May 2025
Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 1 Mar. 2024
And, also, today, with this joy, my mind can't help lingering in the beyond to David Lynch.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Preposition
But beyond the big names and captivating rhythms, the album is an invitation to explore his story and connect with the cultural roots that have profoundly shaped his artistic vision.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 May 2025
From anarchists to orders Antonio Gramsci, the early 20th-century Italian Marxist theorist, expanded the concept of hegemony beyond international relations into a class analysis.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
Adverb
The perspective of Vance and President Donald Trump could have major implications for the United States' foreign policy over the next four years and potentially beyond, as their perspective could reshape the Republican Party's approach to global affairs.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Centered on a group of siblings and friends living in the posh Southern California town during their high school years and beyond, the show made stars of its young cast, which included Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling and Brian Austin Green.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 17 May 2025
Noun
So, the debate for the 2026 season and beyond would seem to be: 12 teams, 14 or 16?
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 1 Mar. 2024
And, also, today, with this joy, my mind can't help lingering in the beyond to David Lynch.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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In a world where audiences can scroll past anything in seconds, fun matters.—
John Cairney,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2025
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Dillon kept pace with the seven-time Cup Series champion before blowing past his hero in Turn Two.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
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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Noel, listening intently, sat beside Franco and Carlos Baerga on the bench.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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O’Hara says during an interview after rehearsal, while Ball and Torres sit laughing beside him.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 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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In his new book, More Everything Forever, the science journalist Adam Becker offers a deep dive into the worldview of techno-utopians such as Musk—one that’s underpinned by promises of AI dominance, space colonization, boundless economic growth, and eventually, immortality.—
John Kaag,
The Atlantic,
28 May 2025
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Searching for immortality has been rich creative pickings for thousands of years, from Dracula and Peter Pan to the Holy Grail and the philosopher’s stone, and onward to modern times with Cocoon and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
Preposition
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Asian Americans’ outrage over a judge’s leniency in the case — the assailants received $3,000 fines and no jail time — sparked a surge of activism seeking tougher hate crime laws nationwide.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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With a question mark hanging over the authenticity of the video, the veracity of the story is also being re-investigated.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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