as in surpassing
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 eclipsing
After all, Forbes reported that Swift’s Eras tour became the highest-grossing music tour of all time, eclipsing $2 billion in ticket revenues.
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Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Immigration has now become the dominant political issue in Britain, eclipsing concerns over a faltering economy, as the country faces a record number of asylum claims and arrivals by migrants in small boats across the Channel, including more than 28,000 this year.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
For Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, social media – especially YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat – has become their source of information about the world, eclipsing traditional news outlets.
—Sam Wineburg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders' rushing attack was a major problem last season, with not a single Raiders running back eclipsing 500 yards on the ground.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Among drafted rookies, though, Bueckers stands alone, eclipsing Candace Parker’s 40-point effort in 2008.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Their 40 series without a sweep is the longest in franchise history, eclipsing the 1970 team, which went 32 straight series.
—Jeff Wallner, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
The Port of Los Angeles reported an all-time record in cargo movement for a single month, eclipsing 1 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled for the second time ever.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
Products can then be tailored to a guest’s exact concerns, eclipsing the need to lug around your whole routine on your travels with you.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Immigration has now become the dominant political issue in Britain, eclipsing concerns over a faltering economy, as the country faces a record number of asylum claims and arrivals by migrants in small boats across the Channel, including more than 28,000 this year.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
For Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, social media – especially YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat – has become their source of information about the world, eclipsing traditional news outlets.
—Sam Wineburg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders' rushing attack was a major problem last season, with not a single Raiders running back eclipsing 500 yards on the ground.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Among drafted rookies, though, Bueckers stands alone, eclipsing Candace Parker’s 40-point effort in 2008.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Their 40 series without a sweep is the longest in franchise history, eclipsing the 1970 team, which went 32 straight series.
—Jeff Wallner, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
The Port of Los Angeles reported an all-time record in cargo movement for a single month, eclipsing 1 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled for the second time ever.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
Products can then be tailored to a guest’s exact concerns, eclipsing the need to lug around your whole routine on your travels with you.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipsing
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World leaders and scientists hoped to avoid surpassing this threshold under the Paris Agreement.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile both warring parties have been accused of mass human rights abuses, with the death toll of the conflict likely surpassing 400,000.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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With a range exceeding 250 kilometers (155 miles), the HQ-9C is the backbone of China’s strategic air defense.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The costs of certifying a building as exceeding legal requirements for energy efficiency, for example, are seen as high points not excesses because efficiencies serve another agenda.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Such heavy use exposes teens to a cascade of risks, with mental health impacts topping the list.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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New data has revealed the world's top dog-loving 35 countries based on the number of canines owned per capita, with Lithuania shockingly topping the list.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Eclipsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipsing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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