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
And markets appeared to agree, as optimism over tech prospects eclipsed geopolitical concerns.
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The town above it, Cap d'Artrutx, has a long promenade along a low cliff edge where thousands will gather to watch totality, followed by a deep, partially eclipsed sun sinking into the Mediterranean.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 June 2026
The landmark case—the first of around two dozen brought against Hezbollah members in recent weeks—offered a rare window into the fraught push to curb a militant group that has long eclipsed the country’s own Army.
—Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Xhaka then recommended Nordi Mukiele, who had been on loan from Paris Saint-Germain with him at Bayer Leverkusen, and Sunderland had three players who eclipsed any of Chelsea’s on Sunday.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 29 May 2026
By 2027, under the high-rate scenario, interest costs would overtake Medicare spending to become the second-largest government program — eclipsed only by Social Security.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 May 2026
No starter eclipsed the 20-minute mark.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Sotheby’s sold Cooper Flagg’s debut jersey in February for a record-setting $1 million, which the league said eclipsed Victor Wembanyama’s previous record when his jersey sold for $762,000 in 2023.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Technology needs had also long been eclipsed; Kehillat Israel has been live-streaming its services since the pandemic.
—Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The town above it, Cap d'Artrutx, has a long promenade along a low cliff edge where thousands will gather to watch totality, followed by a deep, partially eclipsed sun sinking into the Mediterranean.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 June 2026
The landmark case—the first of around two dozen brought against Hezbollah members in recent weeks—offered a rare window into the fraught push to curb a militant group that has long eclipsed the country’s own Army.
—Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Xhaka then recommended Nordi Mukiele, who had been on loan from Paris Saint-Germain with him at Bayer Leverkusen, and Sunderland had three players who eclipsed any of Chelsea’s on Sunday.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 29 May 2026
By 2027, under the high-rate scenario, interest costs would overtake Medicare spending to become the second-largest government program — eclipsed only by Social Security.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 May 2026
No starter eclipsed the 20-minute mark.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Sotheby’s sold Cooper Flagg’s debut jersey in February for a record-setting $1 million, which the league said eclipsed Victor Wembanyama’s previous record when his jersey sold for $762,000 in 2023.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Technology needs had also long been eclipsed; Kehillat Israel has been live-streaming its services since the pandemic.
—Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipsed
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Meanwhile, Mexico — which has in recent years surpassed China to become Washington’s biggest trading partner — this week reported a record monthly trade surplus, beating analysts’ expectations by a factor of 10.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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During the seven years the cap was in place, JPMorgan Chase grew nearly 60% and surpassed $4 trillion in assets.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Rumfield has exceeded expectations.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Ever since 2025, travel expenses have exceeded $200,000.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Wild king salmon topped with tomatoes, olives and capers was accessorized with a puff pastry in the shape of a cartoon fish.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise — The information technology stock surged 25% after Hewlett Packard posted current-quarter earnings and revenue guidance that topped analysts’ estimates.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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