as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
accepted the apology with exceeding graciousness
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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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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
Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Output climbed by 8% to an all-time high of almost 890,346 tons last year, according to data released by Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe, who’s confident Zambia can fulfill its ambition of exceeding 1 million tons in 2026.
—Taonga Mitimingi, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Affordability and accessibility at current price levels Even with silver exceeding $100 per ounce, gold at the current price point of over $5,000 per ounce remains more than 50 times more expensive per ounce.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Because of this difference in tax treatment, MLPs can offer yields exceeding 7%.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The corrections in 2018 and Inflation Shock both witnessed declines exceeding 55%.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Floor access and general admission pit areas command premium pricing, with Kiss General Admission passes reaching $1,400 and select floor seats exceeding $1,100.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2026
This is enough to reach speeds exceeding Mach 5.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
These claims can result in fines exceeding $1 million, with strict deadlines and the threat of litigation.
—William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Students in the ready and exceeding categories are counted as proficient.
—Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
Verb
Five elite wing suit flyers navigate an opening in the world’s tallest hotel at speeds exceeding 124 mph.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Output climbed by 8% to an all-time high of almost 890,346 tons last year, according to data released by Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe, who’s confident Zambia can fulfill its ambition of exceeding 1 million tons in 2026.
—Taonga Mitimingi, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Affordability and accessibility at current price levels Even with silver exceeding $100 per ounce, gold at the current price point of over $5,000 per ounce remains more than 50 times more expensive per ounce.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Because of this difference in tax treatment, MLPs can offer yields exceeding 7%.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The corrections in 2018 and Inflation Shock both witnessed declines exceeding 55%.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Floor access and general admission pit areas command premium pricing, with Kiss General Admission passes reaching $1,400 and select floor seats exceeding $1,100.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2026
This is enough to reach speeds exceeding Mach 5.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
These claims can result in fines exceeding $1 million, with strict deadlines and the threat of litigation.
—William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeding
Adjective
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The evening brought together chefs, civic leaders, business innovators, artists and community advocates to honor renewal, rebuild momentum and remind Angelenos what makes the city extraordinary.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The contest aims to highlight extraordinary moments from beneath the surface that usually go unseen.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Spaniard also become the youngest man in the Open Era to seal seven grand slam titles, surpassing the record previously held by Bjorn Borg.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Djokovic surpassing Rosewall’s record would also highlight how the tennis world has been desensitized to his evergreen brilliance.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Kepler alone identified around 3,000 eclipsing binaries, where the stars regularly pass in front of each other from our point of view.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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But in many organizations, that lesson gets distorted, with speaking eclipsing the far more powerful discipline of listening.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The ship offers a rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of historic polar explorers, paired with refined design, exceptional cuisine and a strong scientific mission.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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At Old Trafford a fortnight earlier in the third round of the FA Cup, the game management of Kostoulas was exceptional in helping to protect a 2-1 lead as a late substitute.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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From the pudding to the fluffy meringue topping, this recipe is made totally from scratch.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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In addition to topping the Netflix charts, its soundtrack has spent several weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This time hosted against the dramatic architecture of Verona’s Roman Arena, this ceremony will celebrate the achievements of athletes from around the world, setting an unusual precedent of differing from the location of the opening ceremony.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The film takes some departures from the visual styles found in Pickford’s other films, invoking an unusual tone of despair while deploying camera angles and lighting akin to German Expressionist cinema.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Roasty and savory like garlic butter before dessert, where fragrances can become an abnormal testament to a brief, unyielding safety.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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And to feel momentary dismay and stress and sadness or anxiety in response to it strikes me as a normal human response to an abnormal event.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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And beyond price, simply finding something unique keeps shoppers coming back.—
Mari Sato The Dallas Morning News,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Exceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeding. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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