as in declinations
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 surpasses
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 eclipses
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 May 2026
This sight was, without a doubt, one of the most unusual eclipses ever seen by human eyes.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Under eclipses, artifacts will also be corrupted and have drawbacks that can be cleansed by beating the world’s Overlord.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, the urgency of providing healthy food eclipses the equally important need to build new infrastructures such that one day, food inequalities will no longer exist.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
But the violence that came unbidden eclipses our differences.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The March 3 blood moon full moon event is one of four eclipses expected in 2026, with two solar eclipses and two total lunar eclipses.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2026
For generations, eclipses have been surrounded by apocalyptic prophecies, which found a resurgence when there were four successive total lunar eclipses from 2014 to 2015, according to astronomy website EarthSky.
—Hali Smith
march 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Ed Smith-Lewis, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Their 517 plate appearances with runners on easily eclipses the next-closest team, the Washington Nationals (484).
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The moon eclipses the sun in a view captured by the Artemis II crew on Monday.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
If China finally eclipses the United States as the world’s preeminent scientific superpower, there won’t be an official announcement.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Already, its $380 billion valuation eclipses those of Goldman Sachs, McDonalds, and Coca-Cola.
—Harry Booth, Time, 11 Mar. 2026
His fan base eclipses the entire following of progressive American media companies such as The Huffington Post and Mother Jones.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
This eclipses the previous record for a film by a Black director, held by Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, which scooped two awards in 2014.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
But the data only tells them the ‘what’ not the ‘why’ — which is where experience still eclipses the cold, hard numbers in the data.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
In 2023 and 2024, Kreidberg and her team observed three secondary eclipses, when the planet moved behind its star.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 May 2026
This sight was, without a doubt, one of the most unusual eclipses ever seen by human eyes.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Under eclipses, artifacts will also be corrupted and have drawbacks that can be cleansed by beating the world’s Overlord.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, the urgency of providing healthy food eclipses the equally important need to build new infrastructures such that one day, food inequalities will no longer exist.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
But the violence that came unbidden eclipses our differences.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The March 3 blood moon full moon event is one of four eclipses expected in 2026, with two solar eclipses and two total lunar eclipses.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2026
For generations, eclipses have been surrounded by apocalyptic prophecies, which found a resurgence when there were four successive total lunar eclipses from 2014 to 2015, according to astronomy website EarthSky.
—Hali Smith
march 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
That single number eclipses the resources of entire sectors that educate exponentially more students.
—Ed Smith-Lewis, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Their 517 plate appearances with runners on easily eclipses the next-closest team, the Washington Nationals (484).
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The moon eclipses the sun in a view captured by the Artemis II crew on Monday.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
If China finally eclipses the United States as the world’s preeminent scientific superpower, there won’t be an official announcement.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Already, its $380 billion valuation eclipses those of Goldman Sachs, McDonalds, and Coca-Cola.
—Harry Booth, Time, 11 Mar. 2026
His fan base eclipses the entire following of progressive American media companies such as The Huffington Post and Mother Jones.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
This eclipses the previous record for a film by a Black director, held by Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, which scooped two awards in 2014.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
But the data only tells them the ‘what’ not the ‘why’ — which is where experience still eclipses the cold, hard numbers in the data.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipses
Noun
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The declinations came as the DOJ reassigned and cut prosecutors working on environmental cases.—
Ken B. Morales,
ProPublica,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, the historical epic’s opening weekend surpasses all previous Marathi cinema records.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Charles also said both nations must remain committed to supporting Ukraine as Russia’s full-scale invasion surpasses four years, and underscored how staying within NATO is significant to prevent further tensions between Europe and North America.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Similar deteriorations took place in Tuscany and in Naples.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If Amex as a corporation exceeds the goals, the payout ratio will be higher, and everyone across all business units will get the same bonus boost.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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That far exceeds Denmark’s peak electricity demand of around 7 GW.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The answer is not much—Fennell makes explicit, via sadomasochism, the power differentials and emotional degradations that are so often ambiguous in the original.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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If Wyatt and Surrey could pen brilliant sonnets under Tudor tyranny, then certainly great art can be produced under capitalism despite its particular degradations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Research from BabyCenter, an online media company that provides information on conception, pregnancy, and birth, has found that childcare consistently tops the list of first-year baby expenses.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Crossing your legs tops the list.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Their ability to contract declines and their metabolism changes.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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The reasons for the enrollment declines vary, while solutions aren’t around the corner, though some suggest fewer students equals more resources to those who remain.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Noun
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This is the Land of Waterfalls, home to more than 250 falls, including the majestic Triple Falls, which played a starring role in The Hunger Games.—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Preventing head injury − including wearing a helmet for biking and sports, wearing a seatbelt and preventing falls − can keep your brain healthier in the long-run, the organization notes.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Eclipses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipses. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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