acing (out)

verb

Definition of acing (out)next
present participle of ace (out)
as in edging (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acing (out)
  1. exceeding
  2. outstripping
  3. transcending
  4. eclipsing
  5. surpassing
Verb
  • Enterprises in stages three and four, on the other hand, had financial performance well above industry average — exceeding 10 percentage points.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Crocs business continues to demonstrate strong overall performance, with a Q3 operating margin exceeding 25%, an impressive metric for a footwear company.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of exceeding
Verb
  • While Haul is only in beta version, demand appears to be outstripping supply.
    Katie Tarasov,Devan Burris, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of outstripping
Verb
  • Today, Christmas combines such sacred traditions with cultural practices that bring people together, transcending religious boundaries to foster a spirit of joy and connection.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • At its core, the brand’s products are deeply rooted in culture, transcending traditional boundaries.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of transcending
Verb
  • In the late 2010s, while música urbana’s popularity soared — with reggaetón’s commercial growth eclipsing other Latin genres — regional Mexican music began to carve out a new and thrilling identity.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Last week, Henry brought himself to 62 catches on the year, eclipsing a mark that remained since his final tour with the organization that drafted him.
    Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of eclipsing
Verb
  • The study finds that North Atlantic right whales have a median lifespan of just 22 years, with the longest-living 10 percent surpassing the age of 47.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
  • With two games remaining, only an injury will prevent the first-round draft pick out of Georgia from surpassing Ditka.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of surpassing
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