aced (out)

Definition of aced (out)next
past tense of ace (out)
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Verb
  • When Madrid defender Rudiger knocked over Torres on the edge of the penalty area, the free-kick position to the right of centre was not in the ideal spot for a right-footer.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 May 2026
  • Virat Kohli fell for a two-ball duck in Bengaluru’s chase of 203-6 when his off stump was knocked over by Prince Yadav (3-33) in the second over.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Woodbridge’s Isabella Parker knocked off the two-time defending champion in the girls 100 freestyle.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
  • However, Notre Dame Academy (Hingham) is quite familiar with difficult schedules and the Cougars knocked off another titan Friday.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • Shamsid-Deen initially sought to impose a 90-day jail term, but prosecutor Jonah Karls informed him that the sentence exceeded his legal authority, something the judge appeared unaware of.
    Brian Maass, CBS News, 9 May 2026
  • Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia broke records set in 1896, and exceeded their 20th century average April temperatures by as much as eight degrees.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • Surveillance camera footage captured Mott scaling an 8-foot fence topped with barbed wire at the perimeter of the airport in just 15 seconds, then walking across the runway.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
  • Curious which town topped the list?
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • By the end of the night, the tech giants had arguably eclipsed the stars that graced the Metropolitan of Art’s famous stairs.
    Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
  • Marissa Hutton and Ashley Wallace registered a hat trick apiece, while Madeline LeBlanc (goal, four assists) eclipsed 100 career points as Beverly coasted to a 16-0 shutout of Salem.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • The film surpassed $400 million at the global box office, and a sequel that is based on the author’s follow-up book The Housemaid’s Secret is set for release in 2027.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
  • Addie Hajj surpassed 100 career goals, helping to fuel North Reading during a 17-8 Cape Ann League victory over Essex Tech.
    Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • The romantic sparks transcended the boundaries of the screen, with the pair dating in real life from 2007 to 2010.
    Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Excitement about the prince’s visit transcended social class and political viewpoints.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Wagner outstripped her fundraising, bringing in $182,000, but ended the period with less than $120,000 left in his account.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • On Wednesday, the nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities released data through February showing that the reduction in Arizona has far outstripped other states.
    Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Aced (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aced%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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