OVERPASS Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˌō-vər-ˈpas

Definition of overpass

as in to ignore

to dismiss as of little importance to keep peace in the family, he was forced to overpass his in-laws' frequent put-downs

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as in to exceed

to go beyond the limit of a filmmaker whose technical bravura overpasses his ability to tell a coherent story

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as in to forget

to fail to give proper attention to army officers who had been unjustly overpassed for promotion

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Recent Examples of overpass

Verb

Prior court decisions and guidance from the Department of Justice have set up hurdles to overcome before the court is forced to overpass a reporter’s privilege to protect sources. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025

Noun

Fort Worth will get federal grant money to partially cover the cost of a $98 million project to create an overpass above train tracks the city’s north side. — Emily Holshouser august 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 Northbound lanes of Highway 65 at Pleasant Grove Boulevard reopened Wednesday afternoon after a 37-year-old man jumped from an overpass and later died, according to Roseville police. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overpass

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpass

Verb

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has denied accusations that the government ignored warnings about an impending mass border crossing from Morocco to the enclave of Ceuta.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
The numbers are impossible to ignore, while Boteli’s bustling physical profile — two-footed, quick, and comfortable through the middle or out wide — means that a move to Europe’s top five leagues will soon be on the cards.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of ignore

Verb

India's quarterly economic growth has exceeded expectations several times over the past year, defying a bleak global trade environment, high energy prices and geopolitical uncertainties.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Crews are assessing damage, but repairs may be delayed in areas with winds exceeding 35 mph.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of exceed

Noun

The project aims to improve Santa Fe Street from Ridgeview to Mur Len roads and construct a new interchange at Interstate 35.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Roadway preservation work is set to close lanes and bring delays along a key Boise interchange for nearly two weeks, the Idaho Transportation Department announced Wednesday.

— Rose Evans August 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026

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Travel gear deals While the bigger-ticket Labor Day weekend deals come in the form of flights and hotels, don't overlook retail sales.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Many of the 76 rooms and suites include private terraces overlooking Gran Via with the upper floor rooms facing the ornate gold dome of the Metropolis, one of Madrid’s most famous buildings.

— Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of overlook

Verb

That’s the fastest pace among the 70 large and midsized economies Goldman analyzed, surpassing even Japan during its most intense period of aging from 2000 to 2015.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Corporate travel buyers have noted that relationship-building activities are becoming the most valuable part of these retreats, surpassing traditional entertainment or giveaways.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of surpass

Noun

Robert and Mary Murray lived out in the country, north of British New York, at the future intersection of 37th and Park, atop an actual hill.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
Near the intersection of Olive Street and East Sixth Street in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast sits Nelson’s home, which has been in the family for generations.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of intersection

Verb

Those visitors might have been forgiven for wondering what a building that looked like the Starship Enterprise had to do with national self-determination.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
Any remaining eligible balance may be forgiven after 25 years of qualifying payments.

— Maya Benjamin,Dan Avery, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of forgive

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