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 tower will be 80 feet high, surmounted by a wooden tank with a capacity of 67,000 gallons.
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Postal workers are renowned for surmounting odds, but one in North Carolina apparently drew the line at reaching past a snake to deliver the mail.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Without that essential training to help surmount powerful systemic barriers, the kit would have been useless—and in that sense, the job is still woefully unfinished.
—Sheila McClear, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
And especially to my father, Bruce Paltrow, who has surmounted insurmountable obstacles this year.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for surmount
Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Postal workers are renowned for surmounting odds, but one in North Carolina apparently drew the line at reaching past a snake to deliver the mail.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Without that essential training to help surmount powerful systemic barriers, the kit would have been useless—and in that sense, the job is still woefully unfinished.
—Sheila McClear, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
And especially to my father, Bruce Paltrow, who has surmounted insurmountable obstacles this year.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for surmount
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surmount
Verb
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Even before the latest crackdown, Florida Decides Healthcare and every other Florida initiative campaign had to overcome immense hurdles.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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At the same time, the Clippers have to overcome being … well … the Clippers.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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His last loss came in January 2019, when Geoff Neal defeated him via decision.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Perhaps their most memorable face-off came in 2021, when Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers famously defeated Patrick and the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Follow the following design tips to master the art of styling your end table.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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Her early exposure to the game amplified her love and developed a desire to master all aspects.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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And, of course, delve deeper into The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck—And 4 Actions for Real Change for additional frameworks to conquer all that niceness when the book becomes available in October 2025.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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At various times in its long history, the region has either been coveted, conquered or controlled by the Greeks, the Roman Byzantines, the Genoese, the Mongols, Ottomans, Russians, Ukrainians, and even by the Germans for a brief period during World War II.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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Actual implementation of the regulations ultimately took two decades, hitting several road bumps along the way.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The likes of Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, and Young M.A. have all taken a spin at their own versions of the song in their respective careers.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
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“Surmount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surmount. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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