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as in surpassed
to go beyond the limit of
by resorting to corporal punishment, the teacher had clearly exceeded his authority
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as in eclipsed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
her knowledge of French wines exceeds that of anyone else I know
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Recent Examples of exceeded
The Chamber of Commerce and other industry groups sued and a district court blocked the agency from doing so, arguing the bureau had exceeded its authority.
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Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
The report notes the plane exceeded its maximum allowable speed during the turbulence, climbing and descending rapidly three times.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The figure, which exceeded economists' expectations, appears to be the largest revision ever recorded.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
In a separate challenge brought by two Illinois toy importers, a different federal court likewise said the tariffs exceeded the president’s powers.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
In Lake Burton, many 2024 listings exceeded $5 million, and Mayfair International Realty recently exclusively listed a $10 million private island there.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Mission Produce — Shares of the avocado and mango supplier popped more than 4% after third-quarter earnings exceeded expectations.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
At the time of the retail launch, sources close to the brand confirmed Seed had exceeded $200 million in revenue, growing 500 percent over the last three years.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
One Amazon shopper admitted that the affordable piece exceeded their expectations and is versatile enough to pair with almost anything.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
The report notes the plane exceeded its maximum allowable speed during the turbulence, climbing and descending rapidly three times.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The figure, which exceeded economists' expectations, appears to be the largest revision ever recorded.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
In a separate challenge brought by two Illinois toy importers, a different federal court likewise said the tariffs exceeded the president’s powers.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
In Lake Burton, many 2024 listings exceeded $5 million, and Mayfair International Realty recently exclusively listed a $10 million private island there.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Mission Produce — Shares of the avocado and mango supplier popped more than 4% after third-quarter earnings exceeded expectations.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
At the time of the retail launch, sources close to the brand confirmed Seed had exceeded $200 million in revenue, growing 500 percent over the last three years.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
One Amazon shopper admitted that the affordable piece exceeded their expectations and is versatile enough to pair with almost anything.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeded
Verb
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According to the Associated Press, the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 64,000.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte posted five different drives of eight plays or more, three of which surpassed 60 yards on the drive.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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By the 1980s, TV had eclipsed print as the dominant medium and reshaped how Americans consumed the news.—
Time,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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In cities that function as growth machines, where economic growth is prized above all else, the needs of the poor and middle class are eclipsed by the desire to inflate the value of land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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As a rookie, Worthy topped the Chiefs’ wide receivers corps in receptions last season, with 59.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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This was the third summer running where outgoing transfers topped £1bn.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Exceeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeded. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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