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as in surpassed
to go beyond the limit of
by resorting to corporal punishment, the teacher had clearly exceeded his authority
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as in eclipsed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
her knowledge of French wines exceeds that of anyone else I know
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Recent Examples of exceeded
Prime Minister Keir Starmer raised the prospect of helping British households with soaring energy bills as oil prices exceeded $100-a-barrel for the first time since 2022, with little sign that the war in Iran is nearing resolution.
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Philip Aldrick, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
As a weekend of intense Santa Ana winds wound down, temperatures neared — or exceeded — all-time highs in Southern California on Sunday.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Kathryn Palmer Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani said in a March 6 address that the death toll in Iran has exceeded 1,300, citing the Iranian Red Crescent, a non-governmental humanitarian organization.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Trouba, who had a goal disallowed 20 seconds into the match, created one for Kreider, a redirection tally, with 42 seconds left to ensure the affair exceeded 60 minutes.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Across the full 2024-25 season, only nine clubs in world football exceeded what Madrid turn over in half a season.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But the stock jumped 11% on Thursday , following its fourth-quarter earnings report Wednesday evening that exceeded Wall Street’s estimates.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
In the aftermath of the 2007-2009 Great Recession, Warsh — then a Fed governor — objected to some of the central bank’s efforts to help the struggling economy by pushing down rates even though unemployment exceeded 9%.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Just last Wednesday, public notices in The Denver Post flagged for three families who had recently lost their homes to foreclosure that the proceeds of that sale exceeded their debt and money was owed to them.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Philip Aldrick, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
As a weekend of intense Santa Ana winds wound down, temperatures neared — or exceeded — all-time highs in Southern California on Sunday.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Kathryn Palmer Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani said in a March 6 address that the death toll in Iran has exceeded 1,300, citing the Iranian Red Crescent, a non-governmental humanitarian organization.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Trouba, who had a goal disallowed 20 seconds into the match, created one for Kreider, a redirection tally, with 42 seconds left to ensure the affair exceeded 60 minutes.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Across the full 2024-25 season, only nine clubs in world football exceeded what Madrid turn over in half a season.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But the stock jumped 11% on Thursday , following its fourth-quarter earnings report Wednesday evening that exceeded Wall Street’s estimates.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
In the aftermath of the 2007-2009 Great Recession, Warsh — then a Fed governor — objected to some of the central bank’s efforts to help the struggling economy by pushing down rates even though unemployment exceeded 9%.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Just last Wednesday, public notices in The Denver Post flagged for three families who had recently lost their homes to foreclosure that the proceeds of that sale exceeded their debt and money was owed to them.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeded
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But its momentum has slowed over the past decade, exacerbated by stringent pandemic controls, while regional rival India has surpassed it as the fastest-growing major economy.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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In February, the company’s exports surpassed its domestic sales for the first time, according to CNBC’s calculations.—
Matthew Chin,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pittman, 28, eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in two of his six seasons in Indy but finished with 784 — his fewest since 2020 — last year.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Both fastballs eclipsed 97 mph.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the mornings, a table-service breakfast comes included with the nightly rate for hotel guests, and options include yogurt and granola, eggs Benedict, and oatmeal topped with fruit, plus a selection of coffee or juice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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For a firm texture, press the block between paper towels using a heavy weight, such as a sheet pan topped with a can of tomatoes, for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Exceeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeded. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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