ace (out)

verb

Definition of ace (out)next
as in to better

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace (out)
  1. better
  2. exceed
  3. top
  4. outstrip
  5. surpass
  6. transcend
  7. outshine
  8. eclipse
Verb
  • Goldman said the cruise line has bettered its business and is deserving of a higher price-to-earnings multiple.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Here are some ways companies can better the frontline experience for everyone.
    Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of better
Verb
  • Advertisement In this little town surrounded by agriculture fields and solar farms, summer temperatures exceed 110 degrees, and many homes have lawns of dirt instead of grass.
    Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Just don’t exceed 1,000 micrograms of total daily folate, the NIH says, as high doses can hide or exacerbate B12 deficiency and potentially increase risks of colorectal cancer.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of exceed
Verb
  • But with a tight budget, a new vehicle had to be affordable — a tall order for car shoppers these days, given that the average transaction price of a new vehicle in October topped $48,600, according to Kelley Blue Book.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • At some of New York City’s most prestigious private schools, tuition tops $60,000.
    Emma Whitford, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of top
Verb
  • Still, the company is outperforming the broader casual-dining category, based on metrics provided by industry tracker Black Box Intelligence. Shares of the Cheesecake Factory have risen 43% this year, outstripping the S&P 500′s gains of 27% over the same period.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
  • MicroStrategy stock has gained a robust 573% in 2024, outstripping bitcoin’s 150% gain and the S&P 500’s 29% return.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of outstrip
Verb
  • Since launch, Erica has surpassed over 2 billion interactions, and has helped 42 million clients, tackling tasks like balance inquiries, budgeting tips, and even bill payments.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • An online fundraiser created to help Luigi Mangione with his legal fees has surpassed $10,000.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of surpass
Verb
  • To engage with office politics in a productive way, the key is approaching things in a way that transcends personal goals.
    Robert Satterwhite, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This unwavering dedication can transform ordinary moments into extraordinary achievements, transcending mere intentions.
    Mo Hamzian, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of transcend
Verb
  • Twinkling lights of a Christmas tree are amplified by Swarovski crystal to outshine any holiday decoration.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The benefits a business leader gets by active listening far outshines lesser values of ego boosts.
    Edward DeAngelis, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of outshine
Verb
  • The 18-year-old Brazilian striker came on with four minutes left of Madrid’s La Liga match against Real Valladolid — and crashed home his first goal for the club in a 3-0 win to eclipse Kylian Mbappe’s first Madrid appearance at the Bernabeu.
    Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
  • In the age of Instagram, Jane Birkin’s personal style often eclipsed her multifarious talents.
    Faye Fearon, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of eclipse
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“Ace (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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