Synonyms of exceeding

exceeding 1 of 2

adjective

ik-ˈsē-diŋ 

as in extraordinary

being out of the ordinary

accepted the apology with exceeding graciousness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extraordinary
• exceptional
• unusual
• abnormal
• unique
• outstanding
• rare
• uncommon
• remarkable
• singular
• odd
• incredible
• phenomenal
• anomalous
• atypical
• unwonted
• aberrant
• noticeable
• especial
• striking
• peculiar
• freak
• aberrated
• uncustomary
• extraordinaire
• notable
• conspicuous
• preternatural
• prominent
• salient
• unimaginable
• eccentric
• inconceivable
• outlandish
• deviant
• strange
• unthinkable
• bizarre
• monstrous
• freakish
• quaint
• incomprehensible
• weird
• oddball

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• normal
• common
• usual
• typical
• ordinary
• customary
• frequent
• familiar
• unexceptional
• unextraordinary
• everyday

exceeding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of exceed

1

as in surpassing

to go beyond the limit of

by resorting to corporal punishment, the teacher had clearly exceeded his authority

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpassing
• transcending
• breaking
• invading
• overstepping
• overreaching
• overshooting
• outrunning
• overrunning
• outreaching
• overpassing
• encroaching
• infringing
• trespassing
• entrenching
• overdoing
• overusing
• overworking
• overutilizing

2

as in eclipsing

to be greater, better, or stronger than

her knowledge of French wines exceeds that of anyone else I know

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpassing
• eclipsing
• topping
• beating
• excelling
• transcending
• overcoming
• outstripping
• outdoing
• defeating
• mastering
• outshining
• bettering
• outdistancing
• overshadowing
• towering (over)
• overtopping
• outweighing
• outclassing
• outmatching
• going one better
• outpacing
• outgunning
• surmounting
• running circles around
• subduing
• outrunning
• conquering
• crushing
• outperforming
• overpassing
• prevailing (over)
• outracing
• besting
• winning (against)
• licking
• trimming
• trumping
• whipping
• clobbering
• routing
• overmatching
• triumphing (over)
• shaming
• trouncing
• thrashing
• walloping
• outcompeting
• one-upping
• drubbing
• worsting
• overbearing
• outbalancing
• skunking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exceeding

Adjective

Students in the ready and exceeding categories are counted as proficient. — Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018

Verb

Spain has battled frequent and severe heat waves in recent years, with temperatures often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). — ABC News, 11 July 2026

Europe withers in intense heat Spain has battled frequent and severe heat waves in recent years, with temperatures often exceeding 104 degrees. — Sergio Rodrigo, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio has consistently outperformed its market benchmark since its inception, delivering cumulative returns exceeding 105%. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Last year’s actual bonus spending — teams face penalties for exceeding their pools — again broke a record at more than $392 million. — Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Presales were considerably more common than in adult drama, appearing in 42% of applications, and 38% of projects secured presale contributions exceeding 10% of budget. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 July 2026

Monetary penalties for exceeding the luxury tax threshold are greater than before. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026

That means the tiny robot successfully towed a total load exceeding 100 times its own weight. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

And by the 12th year, this number rises to $113,000, exceeding the median salary for graduate degree-holders in the state, according to the data released by the UC’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026