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
This is the 11th time a member of the Colorado Avalanche or Quebec Nordiques has achieved or eclipsed 50 goals in a regular season.
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Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
In doing so, Doncic eclipsed 15,000 career points, as announced by the Lakers.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Yet even those new highs could quickly be eclipsed if the conflict in the Middle East remains unsettled, analysts say.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Betts with her fourth rebound on Friday eclipsed the 1,000-rebound mark for her career.
—Joe Davidson
march 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Perhaps appropriately, Nuggets guard Jamal Murray also eclipsed 50 – as in points, with 53.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The sunniness outside is eclipsed by that inside the hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Durant had already eclipsed Wilt Chamberlain (31,419) and Dirk Nowitzki (31,560) this season before moving up again Saturday.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Flemings, a San Antonio native, has eclipsed 20 points 12 times this season, including 42 against Texas Tech in January.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
In doing so, Doncic eclipsed 15,000 career points, as announced by the Lakers.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Yet even those new highs could quickly be eclipsed if the conflict in the Middle East remains unsettled, analysts say.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Betts with her fourth rebound on Friday eclipsed the 1,000-rebound mark for her career.
—Joe Davidson
march 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Perhaps appropriately, Nuggets guard Jamal Murray also eclipsed 50 – as in points, with 53.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The sunniness outside is eclipsed by that inside the hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Durant had already eclipsed Wilt Chamberlain (31,419) and Dirk Nowitzki (31,560) this season before moving up again Saturday.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Flemings, a San Antonio native, has eclipsed 20 points 12 times this season, including 42 against Texas Tech in January.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipsed
Verb
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The capybara surpassed the typical 10- to 12-year life expectancy for the species in human care.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
26 Mar. 2026
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Given California’s capital city can hit triple digits and years has on occasion surpassed 110 degrees, the A’s scheduled about as few day games at home as logistically possibly.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During key periods like the pandemic boom and another surge in 2025, trading card indexes tracking Pokémon sales posted gains that far exceeded the S&P 500's long-term average annual return of 10% to 12%, according to trading card valuation tool Card Ladder.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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While all samples met federal primary drinking water standards for contaminants, such as lead and copper, every site exceeded secondary standards, which are linked to taste, odor, discoloration, and, critically, corrosion in pipes.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At the top of the menu is a Turath Latte, made with a special date and spice blend, then topped with cold foam.—
Jenna Thompson
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Don’t miss the wood oven pizza like the carbonara topped with egg and guanciale.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Eclipsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipsed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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