as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
an Olympic swimmer who surmounted endless obstacles to achieve her goals
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Recent Examples of surmount
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK for years tried to rip the property from its longtime owner, Carl Lopp, due to surmounting tax delinquency and violation fees.
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Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Advertisement Still, Netanyahu has surmounted obstacles few thought possible on Oct. 8, 2023.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 8 July 2025
These individuals not only surmount formidable challenges but also lead fulfilling, productive lives, serving as profound inspirations to all, including their surgeons.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
To match its maritime origins, it was incised with designs of cavorting Tritons and surmounted with a silver Neptune riding a hippocampus—a lot of gaudy ornament around a big brown husk.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 June 2025
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Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Advertisement Still, Netanyahu has surmounted obstacles few thought possible on Oct. 8, 2023.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 8 July 2025
These individuals not only surmount formidable challenges but also lead fulfilling, productive lives, serving as profound inspirations to all, including their surgeons.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
To match its maritime origins, it was incised with designs of cavorting Tritons and surmounted with a silver Neptune riding a hippocampus—a lot of gaudy ornament around a big brown husk.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surmount
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But to restore the city’s community gathering place, Sunrise Mall must overcome a wary economy and consumers’ disinterest in brick-and-mortar retail.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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In the 2023 season, however, the Panthers stunned the Eagles in a regional semifinal playoff game, overcoming a 10-point deficit in the final five minutes.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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The junior quarterback went 5-for-8 passing with 146 yards, while adding 59 yards rushing to go with three total touchdowns as Springfield Central defeated a Catholic Conference nemesis, 28-20.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Cleopatra was born in Alexandria in 69 BC, crowned queen at the age of 18 and died in 30 BC after being defeated by Octavian, also known as Emperor Augustus and the founder of the Roman Empire, during the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Bryant formed one of the elite QB/WR duos with Tony Romo, as the two mastered the back shoulder fade.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Blending Bavarian charm with the chocolate-box appeal of the English countryside, The Six Bells’ inspiration lies firmly across the Atlantic, where characterful cottages and rural retreats have long mastered the art of the tucked-away, nostalgic nook.—
Chloe Frost-Smith,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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To put it into perspective, the structure of Hades II necessitates that players conquer both routes of its story, and multiple times at that to reach the true ending.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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In an attempt to help the elementary schooler conquer his fears, Gee picked him up and tossed him into the water below.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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To start a skin-care line, for example—it’s called Elm Biosciences—this has taken a long time.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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Investors 'on the fence' In its September European Fund Managers Survey — which polled 196 panelists who collectively manage assets worth $490 billion — Bank of America found that investor confidence in Europe had taken a hit.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Surmount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surmount. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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