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
Celebrini, 19, finished fourth in the NHL with 115 points, eclipsing Joe Thornton’s single-season team record of 114 set in 2006-07.
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Restaurants reigned as Amex’s single biggest travel and entertainment spending category coming out of COVID, rising from a distant third two years before, and eclipsing the traditional leaders, hotels and airfare.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The 14th frame was eventually won by Wu after 1 hour and 40 minutes, eclipsing the previous record of 85 minutes set by Yan Bingtao and Mark Selby in 2022.
—Sam Joseph, New York Times, 1 May 2026
But Deborah’s bitterness is eclipsing everything.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The Indiana recruit has set team records for homers in a season with 15, quickly surpassing the 10 hit by 2022 graduate Kiley Conner, and in a career with 28, eclipsing the 24 hit by 2017 graduate Alex Hickey.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
With the selection, Druski becomes the event’s youngest-ever host, eclipsing Kevin Hart, who previously held the distinction.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Analysts say the biennial auto show in China's capital, which opened to media on Friday, shows how its auto industry is setting the global pace for cutting-edge technologies in areas such as electric vehicles and batteries, eclipsing many foreign brands that used to dominate the global market.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
What’s next, a robotic baseball player named Babe that swats 500-foot home runs and throws 120 mph pitches, eclipsing Shohei Ohtani’s real-life achievements and commanding a billion dollar contract?
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Restaurants reigned as Amex’s single biggest travel and entertainment spending category coming out of COVID, rising from a distant third two years before, and eclipsing the traditional leaders, hotels and airfare.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The 14th frame was eventually won by Wu after 1 hour and 40 minutes, eclipsing the previous record of 85 minutes set by Yan Bingtao and Mark Selby in 2022.
—Sam Joseph, New York Times, 1 May 2026
But Deborah’s bitterness is eclipsing everything.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The Indiana recruit has set team records for homers in a season with 15, quickly surpassing the 10 hit by 2022 graduate Kiley Conner, and in a career with 28, eclipsing the 24 hit by 2017 graduate Alex Hickey.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
With the selection, Druski becomes the event’s youngest-ever host, eclipsing Kevin Hart, who previously held the distinction.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Analysts say the biennial auto show in China's capital, which opened to media on Friday, shows how its auto industry is setting the global pace for cutting-edge technologies in areas such as electric vehicles and batteries, eclipsing many foreign brands that used to dominate the global market.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
What’s next, a robotic baseball player named Babe that swats 500-foot home runs and throws 120 mph pitches, eclipsing Shohei Ohtani’s real-life achievements and commanding a billion dollar contract?
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipsing
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The newest member of the Dream became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 50 career double-doubles during Saturday’s season-opening win over the Minnesota Lynx, surpassing a mark previously held by WNBA legend Tina Charles.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Then, in 2017, Tesla mainstreamed the Model S with the more affordable Model 3, surpassing the erstwhile eco-warrior favorite Prius.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The car-sized rover has been exploring Mars' Gale Crater since 2012, far exceeding its two-year mission plan.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Hiring slowed in April but remained solid, exceeding economists’ expectations, federal government data last week showed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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In 2026, the pace of deals has kicked into overdrive, with Nvidia already topping $40 billion in commitments and expanding its portfolio to include more public equities.—
Kristina Partsinevelos,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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This season, however, most cases have been found in the country’s central region, with the province of Buenos Aires topping the highest number of cases with 42.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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“Eclipsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipsing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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