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as in exceeding
to be greater, better, or stronger than
she always tried to surpass her older brother at anything he did
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as in transcending
to go beyond the limit of
the sales of the band's newest CD have surpassed the combined sales of its last two albums
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as in extraordinary
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Recent Examples of surpassing
John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile both warring parties have been accused of mass human rights abuses, with the death toll of the conflict likely surpassing 400,000.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Ohtani became the fastest Dodger to 100 home runs with the franchise, with his 294 games easily surpassing Gary Sheffield's previous mark of 399.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In total, 90% of CMS schools met or exceeded growth goals, surpassing the state average of 71%.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Spot gold hovered around $3,500 after surpassing that level earlier in the session for the first time ever.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
This makes hearing loss the largest modifiable risk factor for dementia, surpassing smoking, hypertension, or physical inactivity.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Out of the association's 500 members, 28% took part in the vote -- surpassing the Association's requirement that 20% participate in all resolutions.
—ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
La Resistencia, a Seattle-area nonprofit immigration rights group, has monitored 59 flights at Boeing Field and five at the Yakima airport in 2025, surpassing its 2024 total of 42.
—Martha Bellisle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
World leaders and scientists hoped to avoid surpassing this threshold under the Paris Agreement.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile both warring parties have been accused of mass human rights abuses, with the death toll of the conflict likely surpassing 400,000.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Ohtani became the fastest Dodger to 100 home runs with the franchise, with his 294 games easily surpassing Gary Sheffield's previous mark of 399.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In total, 90% of CMS schools met or exceeded growth goals, surpassing the state average of 71%.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Spot gold hovered around $3,500 after surpassing that level earlier in the session for the first time ever.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
This makes hearing loss the largest modifiable risk factor for dementia, surpassing smoking, hypertension, or physical inactivity.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Out of the association's 500 members, 28% took part in the vote -- surpassing the Association's requirement that 20% participate in all resolutions.
—ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
La Resistencia, a Seattle-area nonprofit immigration rights group, has monitored 59 flights at Boeing Field and five at the Yakima airport in 2025, surpassing its 2024 total of 42.
—Martha Bellisle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surpassing
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With a range exceeding 250 kilometers (155 miles), the HQ-9C is the backbone of China’s strategic air defense.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The costs of certifying a building as exceeding legal requirements for energy efficiency, for example, are seen as high points not excesses because efficiencies serve another agenda.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tusk, the Polish prime minister, convened an extraordinary government meeting early on Wednesday, bringing together the country's emergency and military officials.—
Will Gretsky,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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France’s Prime Minister Francois Bayrou delivers his general policy statement during the parliamentary extraordinary session prior to a confidence vote over the government’s austerity budget, at the National Assembly in Paris on September 8, 2025.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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After all, Forbes reported that Swift’s Eras tour became the highest-grossing music tour of all time, eclipsing $2 billion in ticket revenues.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Immigration has now become the dominant political issue in Britain, eclipsing concerns over a faltering economy, as the country faces a record number of asylum claims and arrivals by migrants in small boats across the Channel, including more than 28,000 this year.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tatis is a supreme defender in right field, but with center fielder Jackson Merrill still in the throes of a sophomore slump, Tatis’ offensive form — or lack thereof — will largely determine the team’s trajectory.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The trains are also said to boast conference rooms, bedrooms, and satellite phone connections to keep the supreme leader connected to Pyongyang.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Such heavy use exposes teens to a cascade of risks, with mental health impacts topping the list.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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New data has revealed the world's top dog-loving 35 countries based on the number of canines owned per capita, with Lithuania shockingly topping the list.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For Denver, one thing Johnson’s lob prowess should create is another way to optimize the superlative athleticism and dunking ability of Aaron Gordon, with Christian Braun, Peyton Watson and DaRon Holmes also being potential targets.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Everything about this epoch is superlative, bizarre, unprecedented.—
Peter Brannen
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Congress had enacted byzantine eligibility requirements for disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits, forcing the agency to expend huge amounts of time and money running those programs.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Of course, there remains a huge barrier to entry for the San Jose Sharks sophomore.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which has organized dozens of boats to sail to Gaza carrying humanitarian aid, said that one of its main vessels was targeted in a drone strike just after midnight local time on Tuesday while docked near the Tunisian capital.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tribhuvan International Airport, the country's main international airport, was also shut down due to smoke in the area.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Surpassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surpassing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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