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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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Recent Examples of surpassing
Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
In total, the film series has collected more than $3 billion at the global box office since the first film debuted in 1995, with two of its installments surpassing $1 billion each worldwide.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 21 June 2026
The national measles case count was 2,104 as of June 18, nearly surpassing last year’s record total.
—Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
The national measles case count was 2,104 as of June 18, nearly surpassing last year's record total.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Most important, Johnson led the Mustangs (23-6) to their first-ever state championship game, surpassing their fourth-place finish in 2024, even though all but three of their games this season were played on the road due to renovations to their home field.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
As students, faculty members and immigrant advocates worked to support her release, a legal defense fund raised more than $21,000 for bond and legal expenses in just a few days, surpassing its original goal.
—Valentina Toro, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
Brunson’s 45 points were also the most ever by a Knicks player in an NBA Finals game, surpassing Willis Reed’s 38 against the Los Angeles Lakers in 1970.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
The 2022 National League Cy Young Award winner tossed at least eight innings for the 33rd time with the Marlins, surpassing left-hander Dontrelle Willis for the most such starts in franchise history.
—Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Verb
This approach will enable capabilities far surpassing current models while consuming a mere fraction of the energy.
—Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
In total, the film series has collected more than $3 billion at the global box office since the first film debuted in 1995, with two of its installments surpassing $1 billion each worldwide.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 21 June 2026
The national measles case count was 2,104 as of June 18, nearly surpassing last year’s record total.
—Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
The national measles case count was 2,104 as of June 18, nearly surpassing last year's record total.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Most important, Johnson led the Mustangs (23-6) to their first-ever state championship game, surpassing their fourth-place finish in 2024, even though all but three of their games this season were played on the road due to renovations to their home field.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
As students, faculty members and immigrant advocates worked to support her release, a legal defense fund raised more than $21,000 for bond and legal expenses in just a few days, surpassing its original goal.
—Valentina Toro, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
Brunson’s 45 points were also the most ever by a Knicks player in an NBA Finals game, surpassing Willis Reed’s 38 against the Los Angeles Lakers in 1970.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
The 2022 National League Cy Young Award winner tossed at least eight innings for the 33rd time with the Marlins, surpassing left-hander Dontrelle Willis for the most such starts in franchise history.
—Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surpassing
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Our work complements beautifully the extraordinary work that has already been done by the producers, sales agents and distributors of Mike Leigh’s films over the years.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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The Vietnam War was fought by young Americans thrust into extraordinary circumstances.—
Gary MacNamara,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Peak heat indices are exceeding 100 degrees areawide in the afternoon.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Heat index values are expected to reach 100 to 105 degrees, with some locations potentially exceeding 105 degrees by Thursday afternoon.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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But those changes in the supreme law of the land, as well as civil rights legislation passed by Congress, didn’t mean much for millions of Black citizens of the United States.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Mojtaba Khamenei was pronounced supreme leader shortly after the missile attack that killed his father.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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The Dream's lead grew to 20 with under three minutes to play, eclipsing 100 points for the third consecutive game.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The all-cash, off-market deal was recorded June 9, becoming the county’s first residential sale to surpass nine figures, eclipsing the previous record by $40 million.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
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The president continues to make superlative statements about his health and negotiating abilities.—
Catherine Lucey,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Seafood and cocktails with lavender, thyme, and other local herbs seduce guests in the superlative beach club on A-lister Plage de Pampelonne.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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His signature line launched a slew of chart-topping singles, grimy deep cuts, and addictive bass lines on songs for the likes of Travis Scott, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Key Glock, and Sexyy Red.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
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Nothing beats cracking lobsters by the harbor and topping it all off with a slab of homemade blueberry pie.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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That would deal a huge blow to a state that relies on its top 1% of earners for nearly half its personal income tax revenue.—
Sophie Austin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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So my whole upbringing was hiding and carrying this huge weight and secret.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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The fact that every single main cast member is on the ballot suggests that HBO made sure all main cast members were submitted and then allowed recurring performers to submit themselves.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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However, that change requires the Green Mountain Care Board, the state's main healthcare regulator, to go through a rulemaking process, which would not be finalized by the start of the coming hospital fiscal year in October, delaying the pricing reform implementation.—
OLIVIA GIEGER VTDigger,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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“Surpassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surpassing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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