Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aced (out)
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Use containers with tight-fitting lids to prevent spills in case they are knocked over.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026 -
In the open spaces, people kicked balls around (including my toddler, who blasted a shot past me and knocked over the beer of a Colombia fan who was very, very nice about the whole thing) or found shade under the only tree.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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During the 2024 school board elections, 27 of 47 prospective candidates faced objections, many of them from CTU, and more than a dozen were ultimately knocked off the ballot.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Could those who are on top right now be knocked off their thrones?—
David Doty,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Even more frightening, the percentage exceeded 50% in many groups, including insects, terrestrial vertebrates, and marine species.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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By early 2023, the backlog exceeded a hundred thousand.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
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An online petition to bring him back has now topped 1,000 signatures, and Tuesday night, some of those supporters plan to speak at the school board meeting, hoping to change the district's decision.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Parts of southern England have already topped 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius) the past three days, but today’s and tomorrow’s temperatures are set to soar into the middle mid-90s Fahrenheit (mid-30s Celsius) with some locations even topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius).—
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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The North Korean naval fleet has long been eclipsed by South Korean and United States naval forces, which field modern warships and submarines with sophisticated electronics and powerful missile launch capabilities.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Among tight ends, that’s an annual average eclipsed only by San Francisco’s George Kittle and Arizona’s Trey McBride.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
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In the sixth inning, Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez surpassed Hall of Famer George Brett with his 137th career home run at the club’s home venue.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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None of the Senate candidates surpassed the 50% threshold required to win, and Ossoff and Warnock headed to a January 2021 runoff against their Republican opponents.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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For Katherine LaNasa, her bond with ex-husband Dennis Hopper transcended the mortal plane.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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However, the players who transcended the sport, changed culture and are among the world’s top 100 players are sitting at home … because their World Cup is next summer in Brazil at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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Families also have less purchasing power, as inflation has outstripped wages.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
23 June 2026
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But Rhaenyra’s desire to rule has always outstripped her will to fight.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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“Aced (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aced%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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