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overhead

[oh-ver-hed, oh-ver-hed] / ˈoʊ vərˈhɛd, ˈoʊ vərˌhɛd /
ADJECTIVE
up above
Synonyms


ADVERB
up above
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST




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There was the spell at the end of 2019 where he scored six in three games, his overhead kick against Austria, his late winner against Croatia in 2024.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026

Dozens of vehicles from multiple law enforcement vehicles were seen racing to the scene as police helicopters hovered overhead.

From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026

That sounds harsh, I know, but the fact is if you had boarded early, I don’t think you would have had a problem finding overhead space for your bag.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

This year, the combined company spent about $8 billion on corporate overhead, real estate and facilities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

The sun was somewhere overhead when Black Star began to bark.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

He reckons he can make a go of it, cutting the cost of parking and overheads, resetting rents and being more nimble than previous far-flung owners.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

VW's costs are about 20 percent higher than competitors', Blume said, adding that overheads need to be cut to a "competitive level".

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

Companies also cut back on their staffing levels amid concerns over the outlook and in response to rising overheads, notably in terms of raw material prices, the survey said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

And in this case, the marginal cost of each ticket is small – there are not even any very substantial overheads to cover, which often justify a higher price.

From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026

I answered phones and made plasticene overheads and picked up dry cleaning and kids from day care.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee


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