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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
Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Perhaps the most impressive element of the exercise—beyond the meatballs, which really do live up to the hype—is that the pop-up only lasted one night.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Tracking leads across North Texas and beyond, the report states, the child's mother and several family members repeatedly refused to show the girl to authorities and, in some cases, provided false information about her whereabouts.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Ocean-view oasis With the Atlantic Ocean just a few feet away, Charlotte Nakhoul of Lenox Design Studio wanted to ensure the landscape and the ocean beyond would remain the constant focal point.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
Fandom, whether people like to classify themselves as members or not, has existed as long as there’s been entertainment, and extends beyond whatever TV show happens to be the current hit; athletes, sports teams, musicians, books, superheroes and more all have their avid fanbases.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Perhaps the most impressive element of the exercise—beyond the meatballs, which really do live up to the hype—is that the pop-up only lasted one night.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Think about what that could mean for the Giants’ offense in 2027 and beyond, not just 2026.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Tracking leads across North Texas and beyond, the report states, the child's mother and several family members repeatedly refused to show the girl to authorities and, in some cases, provided false information about her whereabouts.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Advance Funds Network, a direct business loan lender, conducted a nationwide study to identify the small businesses Americans say have the most genuinely friendly teams - the places known for real warmth, patience, and above-and-beyond service.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Ocean-view oasis With the Atlantic Ocean just a few feet away, Charlotte Nakhoul of Lenox Design Studio wanted to ensure the landscape and the ocean beyond would remain the constant focal point.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
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Hachimura flew past the Houston post players for a last-chance offensive rebound and finished off a passing seminar for a second-chance basket to go with a two-possession lead in overtime.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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For months, the city council had also debated the possibility of extending alcohol hours past midnight, echoing Kissimmee, but ultimately the council voted to keep the same hours.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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The numbers also highlight how Safonov is making cross claims or sweeping outside his box more than twice the rate Chevalier is, although the Frenchman is more adept with his feet, playing more passes, completing a higher rate.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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My friend has nobody outside me and her sister.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Surveillance camera footage showed a man beside a bus stop donning a kippah, or traditional skullcap, before a passerby with a knife lunges at him.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Snorkel in subterranean rivers, swim with dolphins (for an extra fee, with reservations), duck at the sound of macaws screeching overhead, wander through a Day of the Dead display, and swing in a hammock beside a turquoise cove.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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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Nobody seems interested in unpacking the actual immortality aspect here.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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The point of it all Another classic story of the search for immortality comes from Greek mythology.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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The two had been arguing just a few hours earlier over Sweeney’s reluctance to do chores around the house, his grandfather told police.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Gauff battled an apparent illness during the Madrid Open, even taking a medical timeout in the Round of 32 over the weekend.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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The casting has always managed to feel diverse, but in a guileless, incidental way, giving the appearance of multicultural inclusion without espousing any explicitly progressive viewpoints.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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And the event went off without a security hitch, which was likely reassuring to members of Congress shaken by Saturday night's press dinner incident.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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 1 May. 2026.
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