Synonyms of exceeded

exceeded

verb

past tense of exceed

1

as in surpassed

to go beyond the limit of

by resorting to corporal punishment, the teacher had clearly exceeded his authority

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpassed
• transcended
• invaded
• broke
• overstepped
• overreached
• overshot
• overran
• outran
• overpassed
• outreached
• encroached
• infringed
• entrenched
• trespassed
• overworked
• overused
• overdid
• overutilized

2

as in eclipsed

to be greater, better, or stronger than

her knowledge of French wines exceeds that of anyone else I know

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpassed
• eclipsed
• topped
• excelled
• beat
• transcended
• outstripped
• overcame
• outdid
• mastered
• bettered
• defeated
• outshone
• outdistanced
• outweighed
• overtopped
• overshadowed
• outclassed
• outmatched
• towered (over)
• outgunned
• went one better
• outpaced
• surmounted
• conquered
• ran circles around
• overpassed
• subdued
• outperformed
• outran
• won (against)
• crushed
• prevailed (over)
• bested
• trumped
• licked
• trimmed
• triumphed (over)
• routed
• trounced
• clobbered
• shamed
• whipped
• worsted
• outraced
• overmatched
• thrashed
• one-upped
• outcompeted
• walloped
• drubbed
• skunked
• outbalanced
• overbore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exceeded

In all districts in Tarrant County combined, 41% of students met or exceeded grade level, data shows. — Samuel O’Neal 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Along the Adriatic coast, once abundant with mussels, nearly all have died off because of the sea temperatures that at times have exceeded 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). — ABC News, 30 July 2026

In the most extreme cases, the fraction exceeded 90%, meaning that nearly all cloud-to-ground lightning was positively charged. — Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

China’s high-speed rail network exceeded 50,000 kilometers by the end of last year. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

Last year’s inaugural event exceeded expectations by serving 590 students with free backpacks, school supplies, books and haircuts, along with connections to community organizations — all at no cost to families. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

From 2013 to 2020, its P/E never exceeded 20, and averaged around 16. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Microsoft said Azure revenue in the 2026 fiscal year exceeded $100 billion for the first time, up 41%. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 July 2026

Opera Carolina saw a steep 67% decline in total revenue over a four-year period, and its liabilities exceeded its assets by nearly $4 million, according to its latest tax return. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026