arrowed

verb

Definition of arrowednext
past tense of arrow
as in overtook

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  1. overtook
  2. outpaced
  3. accelerated
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  • Two state investigations are unfolding into the tragedy as employees, victims’ families and company owners offer differing accounts of the hour before floodwaters overtook the area.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Even in a more benign scenario, its researchers also see Israel’s gross domestic product per head — which in recent years overtook the United Kingdom’s — falling this year, as Israel’s population grows faster than the economy and living standards decline.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of overtook
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  • Madness has outpaced his wildest imaginings.
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Nvidia has outpaced the group, surging 147% year to date.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of outpaced
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  • The company is pursuing accelerated approval for this candidate but reported delays due to manufacturing issues with the CELLECTRA 5PSP device.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This new reality has accelerated the need for companies to build global teams that personify collaboration, innovation and cultural exchange.
    Sagi Eliyahu, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of accelerated
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“Arrowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrowed. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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