WENT OVER Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

went over

verb

past tense of go over

as in succeeded

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 went over Superior Court Judge William Sullivan went over the jury instructions with both parties yesterday ahead of today’s closing statements. — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 In spite of the steadfast testimony of those who went over the antlers as meticulously as anyone could, there are still many detractors. — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 At some point on the short route to his school, Grant — apparently tired from a day of classes and extracurriculars — drifted off behind the wheel of his car and went over the yellow line and into oncoming traffic. — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Rams running back Lawrence McCutcheon also went over 100 yards rushing, but quarterback Pat Haden threw three interceptions as Los Angeles came short yet again in the playoffs during this era. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 The Public Investment Fund spent more than $5 billion in five years, much of that to attract stars who went over to LIV because of the money. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 But given how poorly that series capper went over, her chances of winning a third Emmy are in some jeopardy. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026 Nolan Schanuel was then walked to set up Neto’s 411-foot homer that went over the center-field wall. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 Nolan Schanuel was then walked to set up Neto's 411-foot homer that went over the center field wall. — CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for went over

Verb

The gambit almost succeeded as five House Republicans voted against bringing the socialism resolution to the floor.

— Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026
Republicans are trying to tie the Democratic Party in general to the democratic socialist candidates who have succeeded this year in running for office.

— Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of succeeded

Verb

Kemeny said Bast had worked out an interface to get the rotating laser beams, microscopes, cameras, and myriad other components of the experiment to coordinate through a common interface.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Although things worked out, the episode was yet another stark reminder of how exposed his business—and the broader college-athlete placement industry—has become to forces well beyond its control.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of worked out

Verb

Mathurin then came off the bench and led the Clippers to a win over the Nuggets in February while matching his career high with 38 points.

— William Guillory, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
But Olson's foot barely came off the bag, and the call was changed to a hit after the Mets challenged.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of came off

Verb

The next artist starts in front of everyone who stayed, including people who might never have clicked the name on a streaming app.

— Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Treatment huts are—of course—lovely, and my massage was performed by an incredible therapist who clicked my bones in all the right places and left me feeling light as air.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026