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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
Shamsid-Deen initially sought to impose a 90-day jail term, but prosecutor Jonah Karls informed him that the sentence exceeded his legal authority, something the judge appeared unaware of.
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Brian Maass, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia broke records set in 1896, and exceeded their 20th century average April temperatures by as much as eight degrees.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The interior, already updated by the previous owners, exceeded their expectations, while the water features out back sealed the deal.
—David Caraccio
may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Clicks also exceeded its six-month pre-order target within 30 days, the company told CNBC.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 9 May 2026
The device’s lithium battery exceeded the maximum allowable size, so the customer was asked to remove it.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Yet Bischofberger’s working relationship with Warhol exceeded the art market.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 May 2026
Additionally, the pilots would have exceeded their maximum duty times for flight crew.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
The legasequel slightly exceeded domestic expectations, earning $77 million instead of $73.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 May 2026
Brian Maass, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia broke records set in 1896, and exceeded their 20th century average April temperatures by as much as eight degrees.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The interior, already updated by the previous owners, exceeded their expectations, while the water features out back sealed the deal.
—David Caraccio
may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Clicks also exceeded its six-month pre-order target within 30 days, the company told CNBC.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 9 May 2026
The device’s lithium battery exceeded the maximum allowable size, so the customer was asked to remove it.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Yet Bischofberger’s working relationship with Warhol exceeded the art market.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 May 2026
Additionally, the pilots would have exceeded their maximum duty times for flight crew.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
The legasequel slightly exceeded domestic expectations, earning $77 million instead of $73.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeded
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The film surpassed $400 million at the global box office, and a sequel that is based on the author’s follow-up book The Housemaid’s Secret is set for release in 2027.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Addie Hajj surpassed 100 career goals, helping to fuel North Reading during a 17-8 Cape Ann League victory over Essex Tech.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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At its zenith, sky-gazers can expect to see as many as 50 meteors an hour under optimal conditions, although NASA warns that fainter meteors may be eclipsed by bright moonlight this year.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
3 May 2026
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Jackson LaCombe’s assist on Gauthier’s goal moved him back into a tie for the NHL’s playoff points lead with nine, though he was soon eclipsed when Leon Draisaitl’s assist on a late academic goal pushed the German star’s total to 10.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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This one is infused with marrow and topped with radish, plus more onion, cilantro and salsa on those beautiful blue corn tortillas.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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International benchmark Brent Crude topped $112 a barrel Tuesday with no clear indication of an imminent resolution to the war that has severely constrained shipping traffic through the strait.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Exceeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeded. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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