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noun

ˌgō-iŋ-ˈō-vər How to pronounce going-over (audio)
Definition of going-overnext
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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verb

present participle of go over
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 going-over
Verb
The rental market has also proven to be tough, with the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment going over $6,000 a month, according to a recent analysis. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 31 July 2026 My problem is the kart path along the road has 3 or so feet of grass between it and the road, then suddenly the grass narrows and is eventually gone before going over the bridge and everything is squeezed together. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 Eating snacks, going over adjustments with coaches and stretching out body aches are par for the course, as during any other halftime break. — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Dean has an unerring sense about how to let her voice glide to the cumulus layer and back again, without remotely ever going over the top. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026 Henderson appeared to slip while going over an advertising board after celebrating with England fans. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 Anderson was the final one in the gym, spending nearly a good dozen or so minutes seated next to Hornets assistant coach Ryan Frazier, chatting for a lengthy spell while going over some things. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 Try not to overwork the paint by going over the same areas on the same pass. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 July 2026 This can include not coming when called, digging under or going over a fence, or simply bolting. — Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going-over
  1. inspection
  2. succeeding
  3. examination
  4. going
  5. audit
  6. coming off
  7. scrutiny
  8. working out
Noun
  • Officers like Chase, who perform inspections, are responsible for certifying the origin of all parts on the car.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The certificate of inspection involves a stability test to determine the total number of passengers allowed on board during for-hire operations.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspection
Verb
  • Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen or heard publicly since succeeding his father, former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike when the war began.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • There is nobody else at his level who has a more vested interest in Google succeeding.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of succeeding
Noun
  • Becoming a therapist requires years of education, supervised practice, licensing examinations and often substantial student debt.
    — Wayne Lonstein, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Modi late last month posted a selfie video on Instagram and Facebook addressing students over examination paper leaks that stirred nationwide protests.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of examination
Verb
  • Remember that the most amount of benefit occurs when going from none or little exercise to just a bit more.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The new order also puts a focus on Latino voters, with Nevada going second in the line-up, after Democrats lost ground with the key demographic in the 2024 presidential election.
    — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of going
Noun
  • In 2012, the governance investor Nell Minow suggested publicly that CFOs report directly to the audit committee.
    — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Colorado’s athletics program uncovered financial discrepancies during an internal audit of its 2025 records, and alerted police soon after.
    — Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of audit
Verb
  • Mateo Kovacic has been starting the games on tour in Asia, with Nico Gonzalez coming off the bench.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Bucs invested a first-round pick in Bain and added Lions free agent Al-Quadin Muhammad, who had 11 sacks coming off the bench last season.
    — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of coming off
Noun
  • The deadly crash increased scrutiny of how helicopters are allowed to fly in the Washington DC airspace.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Walz initially sought a third term but withdrew from the race in January amid mounting scrutiny over his handling of fraud in state programs.
    — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of scrutiny
Verb
  • Bieber's carousel also included a video of herself working out at a gym and a photo in which she was seen holding a plate of meatballs topped with red sauce and cheese.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Donald has been working out at the Rams' Woodland Hills training complex and at home for several weeks in his attempt to return to NFL shape.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of working out

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“Going-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going-over. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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