as in surpassed
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 eclipsed
Pittman, 28, eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in two of his six seasons in Indy but finished with 784 — his fewest since 2020 — last year.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Both fastballs eclipsed 97 mph.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The Mavericks rookie has now eclipsed 1,000 career points with this smooth layup.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Military cooperation between the two has remained constrained, and trade and investment flows are eclipsed by those with several Gulf states, as Beijing seeks to maintain balanced ties across the Middle East.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
But the horserace was eclipsed by reports that voters in two major counties, including Crockett's hometown of Dallas, were turned away from polling places.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
By November 1992, a weak economy had eclipsed all of Bush’s achievements on the world stage.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The death rate has eclipsed the pace of 2025, which saw nine deaths by the end of February.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
In Asia, South Korea's Kospi led the regional losses as energy security concerns eclipsed optimism over the boost computer chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have been getting from expanding use of artificial intelligence.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Both fastballs eclipsed 97 mph.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The Mavericks rookie has now eclipsed 1,000 career points with this smooth layup.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Military cooperation between the two has remained constrained, and trade and investment flows are eclipsed by those with several Gulf states, as Beijing seeks to maintain balanced ties across the Middle East.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
But the horserace was eclipsed by reports that voters in two major counties, including Crockett's hometown of Dallas, were turned away from polling places.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
By November 1992, a weak economy had eclipsed all of Bush’s achievements on the world stage.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The death rate has eclipsed the pace of 2025, which saw nine deaths by the end of February.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
In Asia, South Korea's Kospi led the regional losses as energy security concerns eclipsed optimism over the boost computer chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have been getting from expanding use of artificial intelligence.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipsed
Verb
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A week before the first round of the conference tournament, the event already surpassed its ticket sales from 2025.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Though he's been inconsistent throughout his career, his best stretches have surpassed what McCarthy has shown on the field.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer raised the prospect of helping British households with soaring energy bills as oil prices exceeded $100-a-barrel for the first time since 2022, with little sign that the war in Iran is nearing resolution.—
Philip Aldrick,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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As a weekend of intense Santa Ana winds wound down, temperatures neared — or exceeded — all-time highs in Southern California on Sunday.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the mornings, a table-service breakfast comes included with the nightly rate for hotel guests, and options include yogurt and granola, eggs Benedict, and oatmeal topped with fruit, plus a selection of coffee or juice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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For a firm texture, press the block between paper towels using a heavy weight, such as a sheet pan topped with a can of tomatoes, for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Eclipsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipsed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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