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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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
Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Heat index values are expected to reach 100 to 105 degrees, with some locations potentially exceeding 105 degrees by Thursday afternoon.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 16 June 2026
The board recently approved a deal with a national search firm to lead the process, with the contract not exceeding $30,000.
—Austin Horn
june 16, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The company says the missile can strike targets at ranges exceeding 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) while maintaining precision even in heavily jammed electronic warfare environments.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The massive demand led to ticketing websites crashing and wait times exceeding an hour, while scalper listings on websites such as eBay saw some tickets being resold for up to $1,500.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 June 2026
These areas face the threat of significant flash flooding, with rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches possible and isolated amounts exceeding 8 inches.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Despite expectations that Connecticut will boost spending in future years to temper big federal cuts to human service programs, analysts still project surpluses approaching or exceeding $1 billion through 2030.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Kansas City has gotten off to one of its wettest starts on record, with April and May driving the total and far exceeding normal precipitation for those two months.
—Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Adjective
Students in the ready and exceeding categories are counted as proficient.
—Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
Verb
Peak heat indices are exceeding 100 degrees areawide in the afternoon.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Heat index values are expected to reach 100 to 105 degrees, with some locations potentially exceeding 105 degrees by Thursday afternoon.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 16 June 2026
The board recently approved a deal with a national search firm to lead the process, with the contract not exceeding $30,000.
—Austin Horn
june 16, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The company says the missile can strike targets at ranges exceeding 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) while maintaining precision even in heavily jammed electronic warfare environments.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The massive demand led to ticketing websites crashing and wait times exceeding an hour, while scalper listings on websites such as eBay saw some tickets being resold for up to $1,500.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 June 2026
These areas face the threat of significant flash flooding, with rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches possible and isolated amounts exceeding 8 inches.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Despite expectations that Connecticut will boost spending in future years to temper big federal cuts to human service programs, analysts still project surpluses approaching or exceeding $1 billion through 2030.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Kansas City has gotten off to one of its wettest starts on record, with April and May driving the total and far exceeding normal precipitation for those two months.
—Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeding
Adjective
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Our work complements beautifully the extraordinary work that has already been done by the producers, sales agents and distributors of Mike Leigh’s films over the years.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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The Vietnam War was fought by young Americans thrust into extraordinary circumstances.—
Gary MacNamara,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Verb
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This approach will enable capabilities far surpassing current models while consuming a mere fraction of the energy.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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In total, the film series has collected more than $3 billion at the global box office since the first film debuted in 1995, with two of its installments surpassing $1 billion each worldwide.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
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The Dream's lead grew to 20 with under three minutes to play, eclipsing 100 points for the third consecutive game.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The all-cash, off-market deal was recorded June 9, becoming the county’s first residential sale to surpass nine figures, eclipsing the previous record by $40 million.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Each is 72+ pages long and features an exceptional design printed on premium paper.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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So to commemorate the occasion, the distillery team decided to release a pair of truly rare and exceptional age statement expressions.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Verb
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His signature line launched a slew of chart-topping singles, grimy deep cuts, and addictive bass lines on songs for the likes of Travis Scott, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Key Glock, and Sexyy Red.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
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Nothing beats cracking lobsters by the harbor and topping it all off with a slab of homemade blueberry pie.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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French authorities said unusual betting patterns were detected around a yellow card Wahi received in a Ligue 1 match while playing for Nice last month.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The bar can do classic and pretty, strong and aromatic, familiar and unusual in the same round.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Terms such as ‘elevated,’ 'high risk,’ 'abnormal,’ or ‘critical’ can be unsettling when presented without context.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Traffic on the Pike was not abnormal in any way.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The overlap between Juneteenth celebrations and World Cup festivities has created a unique opportunity for Kansas City’s Black cultural institutions.—
J.M. Banks
June 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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The red varieties with burgundy leaves are an excellent contrast to dahlia foliage, and their unique blooms last for weeks in the garden.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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“Exceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeding. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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