as in declination
a change to a lower state or level
the eclipse of the town from a grand seaside resort to a tacky tourist trap
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as in to surpass
to be greater, better, or stronger than
the brilliant young pianist now eclipsed even his own mentor in musical artistry
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Recent Examples of eclipse
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
With the eclipse in full effect, the Vault opens and the main players all head down to meet Hari Seldon, who immediately ignores Indbur and addresses the others.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile in Denmark, Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk’s market capitalization eclipsed that of its home nation’s entire GDP in 2024, and the country’s large and growing weight loss drug industry continues to have an outsized contribution to the economy.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Six in 10 Americans are deeply concerned about tuition expenses, a worry that spans party lines and eclipses anxieties about campus bias or antisemitism.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
With the eclipse in full effect, the Vault opens and the main players all head down to meet Hari Seldon, who immediately ignores Indbur and addresses the others.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Daniil Medvedev have already eclipsed Venus in career prize money.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile in Denmark, Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk’s market capitalization eclipsed that of its home nation’s entire GDP in 2024, and the country’s large and growing weight loss drug industry continues to have an outsized contribution to the economy.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipse
Noun
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On those three dates, variations in the moon's position relative to Earth's equator — particularly its declination — can influence tidal forces that subtly affect Earth's rotation rate.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Where corporate criminal investigations resolve without filing any criminal charges (through a declination or deferred prosecution agreement), companies should expect victims to still voice their views loudly to the Justice Department and beyond.—
Lisa Zornberg,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Charlotte posted five different drives of eight plays or more, three of which surpassed 60 yards on the drive.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The total of 823 munitions made the attack Russia's largest to date, surpassing the 741 munitions reported by the air force on July 9.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These ingredients reflect a growing shift in pet wellness away from simply slowing joint deterioration and toward rebuilding comfort, restoring flexibility, and reducing inflammation at the source.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the deployment of—among others—three destroyers, at least one submarine and an amphibious ready group (ARG) filled with Marines is a further deterioration in the poor relationship between Washington and Caracas that appears to have spooked Maduro.—
Ellie Cook
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The city Redevelopment Authority is spending up to $750,000 on the building's interior, with Davauer responsible for any costs exceeding that amount, according to city records.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Consequently, the April 2025 International Energy Agency report, forecasts a sharp rise in global data center electricity consumption, which is expected to exceed 945 TWh by 2030.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Paluel faced similar power declines in 2016 when a steam generator weighing more than 450 tons collapsed while being moved, causing the plant to be shut down before coming back online a year later.—
Theo Burman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The world is also facing exponential declines in biodiversity, primarily among insects.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Inbound travel bookings surged by more than 100% year-over-year, while outbound hotel and air ticket bookings topped 120% of the pre-COVID level for the same period in 2019, the company said.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Four mostly non-English titles topped the list in 2024, and all were mostly Korean-language efforts.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Once opened, maple syrup should be stored in the refrigerator to prevent mold growth and flavor degradation.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Aug. 2025
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Suppression repair is a critical part of firefighting efforts, to reduce erosion and soil degradation in the areas used in the firefighting efforts.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But since his release, has worked to better the justice system, Johnson said.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The judge said he was moved by the supportive letters from prison guards and was amazed by the work the brothers had accomplished to better the lives of their fellow inmates.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipse. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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