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
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
After all, the person who reported the most awe in Stellar's study wasn't trekking through Patagonia or chasing eclipses.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
16 June 2026
ABC News,
22 June 2026
The Dream's lead grew to 20 with under three minutes to play, eclipsing 100 points for the third consecutive game.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Noun
What is an eclipse — or occultation?
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
After all, the person who reported the most awe in Stellar's study wasn't trekking through Patagonia or chasing eclipses.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
16 June 2026
Verb
Okot, who eclipsed her previous best of 14 points, finished 7 of 9 from the floor to go with seven rebounds off the bench.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
The Dream's lead grew to 20 with under three minutes to play, eclipsing 100 points for the third consecutive game.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipse
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The Phillies, off to an even worse start at 9-19, relieved Rob Thomson of his managerial duties Tuesday, and with Cora’s declination, named bench coach Don Mattingly interim skipper.
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The declinations came as the DOJ reassigned and cut prosecutors working on environmental cases.
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Gas and diesel prices didn’t surpass their 2022 highs.
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Since her passing, Sonoma County experienced the most destructive wildfires in California history in 2017, only for another, more destructive fire to surpass it a year later.
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology said long-term corrosion and the failure of multiple slab-to-column connections likely contributed to a progressive collapse after weeks of structural deterioration.
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Heston is at his most gleefully cynical as Robert Thorn, a police detective who lives and works in a New York City decimated by environmental deterioration and dwindling resources.
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Those bags must not exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches (30 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm).
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The agreement also includes an option for the city to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms, with costs not to exceed $19,550 annually in 2027 and 2028.
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That window is shorter than most executives assume, as mental and physical declines often begin earlier than midlife, while the leader still feels fully capable and engaged.
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The decline in energy prices is easing inflation concerns, which has helped push the 10-year Treasury yield down roughly 9 basis points.
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Sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean have topped daily warm records for more than 20 days in June, a precursor to what many scientists expect to be one of the strongest El Niño events on record.
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Their sale section is currently full of the most flattering, buttery-soft leggings, tops that stay breezy and dry during the toughest workouts, and the cutest, most functional jackets.
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The building had long-term degradation from corrosion, too.
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Researchers worldwide continue to struggle with issues such as low ionic conductivity, interface degradation, manufacturing complexity, and cost.
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In 2014, Messi began with that famously outrageous winner against Bosnia, arguably bettered it against Iran a few days later, with a splendid winner in stoppage time.
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Hale, meanwhile, switched parties last year, arguing that running as a Republican will better his chances at beating Moore.
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“Eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipse. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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