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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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The last-gasp overhead kick against Slovakia in 2024, a quickfire double at the Azteca against Mexico this summer and 93rd-minute quarter-final winner against Norway.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 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

Priority boarding and charging for larger carry-on bags are, in part, the result of oversized, hard-shelled wheelie bags being crammed into overhead compartments.

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

Mr. Shareef gazed up at the Drone, circling high overhead.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

Suffering from slimmer margins on electric cars, US tariffs and above all intense Chinese competition, German carmakers have sought to cut overheads.

From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026

Other factors in price variations include the level of local competition and the location of the filling station, which may affect overheads, especially for those in remote areas.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 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

This is what economists call a cost-push shock: Rising input costs work through the supply chain, lifting intermediary material costs and overheads.

From MarketWatch ● May 13, 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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