as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
accepted the apology with exceeding graciousness
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1
as in surpassing
to go beyond the limit of
by resorting to corporal punishment, the teacher had clearly exceeded his authority
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2
as in eclipsing
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 exceeding
Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
That ruling, which was recently overturned by an appellate court, stood in stark contrast to the will of Tesla’s shareholders, who have now affirmed the substance of the 2018 CEO Performance Award on three separate occasions, each with support exceeding 75% of votes cast.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Under his stewardship, the district is outpacing statewide progress, exceeding pre-pandemic levels in every category, and reaching the highest levels recorded since the current state assessments were launched a decade ago.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Far exceeding their bottom-5 ranking in media market size, the Padres have finished seventh, fifth, third, 11th and sixth in payroll during the stretch of five top-five seasons in attendance.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
But the outfielder, who turns 29 this month, entered free agency as the consensus top player on the open market, with some projecting him to land a contract exceeding $400 million.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Hawks are exceeding their preseason expectations despite the ups and downs.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
For instance, brokers create hundreds or thousands of Ticketmaster accounts to buy more tickets without exceeding the per-account ticket limit.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The former Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers star is asking for a jury trial and seeking damages exceeding $75,000.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Students in the ready and exceeding categories are counted as proficient.
—Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
Verb
Anta’s per share offer price isn’t known, and Artémis reportedly expected bids exceeding 40 euros per share.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
That ruling, which was recently overturned by an appellate court, stood in stark contrast to the will of Tesla’s shareholders, who have now affirmed the substance of the 2018 CEO Performance Award on three separate occasions, each with support exceeding 75% of votes cast.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Under his stewardship, the district is outpacing statewide progress, exceeding pre-pandemic levels in every category, and reaching the highest levels recorded since the current state assessments were launched a decade ago.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Far exceeding their bottom-5 ranking in media market size, the Padres have finished seventh, fifth, third, 11th and sixth in payroll during the stretch of five top-five seasons in attendance.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
But the outfielder, who turns 29 this month, entered free agency as the consensus top player on the open market, with some projecting him to land a contract exceeding $400 million.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Hawks are exceeding their preseason expectations despite the ups and downs.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
For instance, brokers create hundreds or thousands of Ticketmaster accounts to buy more tickets without exceeding the per-account ticket limit.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The former Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers star is asking for a jury trial and seeking damages exceeding $75,000.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeding
Adjective
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Packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before, this is a story of hope and joy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Johnson’s ability to rapidly guide the Bears here registers as extraordinary.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That measure passed overwhelmingly, by a 2-to-1 majority, easily surpassing that of the original initiative.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pomegranates have reached super stature and have been dubbed the new super fruit, surpassing blueberries as the antioxidant of choice for heart health.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Revenues are at record highs, eclipsing $12 billion in 2024.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, the CDC reported an additional death of a child last season, bringing the total to 289, eclipsing even the number of pediatric deaths from the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Together, these innovations position the D19 not only as a high-performance SUV but also as a vehicle engineered for exceptional control and confidence in a variety of driving conditions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes Waubonsee graduates who demonstrate exceptional achievement and meaningful, ongoing contributions to their professions, communities and alma mater, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Consider boosting your fiber further by topping your oats with additional high-fiber options, such as your favorite high-fiber fruit.—
Regina Windsor,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unsurprisingly, topping the list of nominees is Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, with nine nods, closely followed by Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value with eight, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with seven, and Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet with six.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This translation by Nancy Naomi Carlson preserves the rich musicality of the original French, as well as its frequent use of wordplay and often unusual word choice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ostrich Leather Recognizable by its distinctive quill pattern and supple texture, ostrich leather combines durability with an unusual kind of beauty.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The new guidance reflects the latest research showing that HPV tests, compared to Pap smears, can increase the detection of abnormal cells in the cervix that may lead to cancer.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
5 Jan. 2026
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Kickers often have an abnormal route to high-level football.—
Ren Clayton,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Gold, sage and forest green tile flooring lined the area, leading into a room with a pool table and carpet, with a series of unique memorabilia on the walls.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Having the brewery, taproom and supply store under one roof is a unique aspect of the business.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Exceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeding. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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