ace (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace (out)
Verb
  • That small accomplishment alone, which isn’t actually so small, always serves to better my headspace when too busy with other things to fully deep-clean every surface, bathroom, and cluttered cabinet.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Eight appearances in his first season were bettered by 23 in the next.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Verb
  • Already this summer, Carll has opened for Tyler Childers, Turnpike, and Robert Earl Keen, with crowds often exceeding 10,000.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Just like any other business, rental housing has to at least pay for itself, and if those costs exceed rent collections, like any other business, a housing project will be in trouble.
    Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Fogerty topped the Billboard 200 twice with CCR (Green River in 1969 and Cosmo’s Factory in 1970) and once as a solo artist (Centerfield, 1985).
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The company’s stock nearly doubled, with the market cap topping $1.4 trillion in December.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • However, demand is currently massively outstripping supply, meaning products sell out within minutes with each new batch.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
  • On the other hand, while Franklin’s abilities seemingly outstrip everyone else in the MCU, he hasn’t been established yet as an actual character beyond being a cute, towheaded preschooler.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 26 July 2025
Verb
  • The record set last year is 16 feet deep, and forecasters say the river could surpass that.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
  • In his first seven months in office, Trump declared a national emergency at least 12 times, a feat that has surpassed any other modern president in recent times.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Governance frameworks need to transcend compliance.
    Steve Durbin, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Authentic achievement transcends cultural boundaries.
    Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In the literary constellation there are stars that can easily outshine most politicians and historical figures.
    Ha Jin July 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
  • For travelers who believe the journey should rival (or even outshine) the destination, flying First Class is a must.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • The New York Giants are currently selling a minority stake that will likely eclipse all of those numbers.
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • And Gabby Williams’ wing 3-pointer to tie the game with 16 seconds to play — capping a five-point Seattle comeback in the second extra session — was eclipsed by a pick-and-roll finish from Dearica Hamby to seal the win.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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“Ace (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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