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
Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
As of late August 2025, the department reported a backlog exceeding 1 million pending IDR applications.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
For 2025 English scores, 10th graders meeting or exceeding expectations dropped 6% from last year to 51% and is down 10% from before the pandemic in 2019.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
This season will be the 28-year-old's sixth in the NHL after being a fifth-round pick and exceeding all expectations.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
But the Dodgers are not the only team to benefit from exceeding the tax threshold.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Ochlech is requesting a trial by jury and is suing for damages exceeding $25,000.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Duties include seeking out new business opportunities, managing major accounts and meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
University of Arkansas-North Arkansas College employees will benefit from becoming part of a larger network of 28,000 employees within the UA System, which operates with a total budget exceeding $4 billion, according to Micki Somers, the college's director of public relations.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Students in the ready and exceeding categories are counted as proficient.
—Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
Verb
Families with incomes not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible to participate in Wisconsin Shares, and may remain eligible until their income reaches 85% of the state median income.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
As of late August 2025, the department reported a backlog exceeding 1 million pending IDR applications.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
For 2025 English scores, 10th graders meeting or exceeding expectations dropped 6% from last year to 51% and is down 10% from before the pandemic in 2019.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
This season will be the 28-year-old's sixth in the NHL after being a fifth-round pick and exceeding all expectations.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
But the Dodgers are not the only team to benefit from exceeding the tax threshold.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Ochlech is requesting a trial by jury and is suing for damages exceeding $25,000.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Duties include seeking out new business opportunities, managing major accounts and meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
University of Arkansas-North Arkansas College employees will benefit from becoming part of a larger network of 28,000 employees within the UA System, which operates with a total budget exceeding $4 billion, according to Micki Somers, the college's director of public relations.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeding
Adjective
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Occasionally, the texts mention our extraordinary political moment.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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This extraordinary collection of two volumes of poems and a third of prose shows the empathy, intuition, and exquisite use of the natural world that make Oliver the heiress of Emerson and Thoreau.—
AudioFile Magazine
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This naturally gluten-free carb source packs 38% of the magnesium DV per cup, surpassing the amount found in more popular grains and pseudocereals like quinoa and oats.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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In just the first seven months, the city has already welcomed more than 636 medium- and large-scale projects, including 46 fiction films — surpassing the total for all of last year — 33 series, and over 260 commercials.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And earlier this month, Ellison briefly became the richest person in the world, eclipsing Elon Musk, as Oracle’s stock exploded on its prognostications for its booming AI business.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The righty slugger is an RBI machine, eclipsing 100 RBI in a season four times in his career.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The award is given to establishments that receive a high volume of exceptional reviews and ratings from the TripAdvisor community over a 12-month period.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Despite its exceptional hardness approaching that of diamond, boron remains too brittle for direct use in tools or structural applications.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Conchas Conchas are perhaps the most beloved and recognizable type of pan dulce, instantly identifiable by their round, pillowy shape and signature sugar shell topping.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hawes led the way for tight ends with 31 of the team’s 59 snaps, topping Knox (24) and Kincaid (22).—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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News about the meeting broke Thursday, and no reason was initially provided for the unusual gathering.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Something tat the grand jury already decided on one count, which is very, very un -- very, very unusual for a grand jury.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some affect people’s immune systems, while others involve the uncontrollable multiplication of abnormal lymphocytes, according to Cleveland Clinic.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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But when sepsis develops, the body's defensive measures spiral out of control, triggering widespread inflammation, abnormal blood clotting and leaky blood vessels.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beer, after all, adds a unique, savory depth, though most of the alcohol cooks of during the hours of simmering.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, the new version also incorporates the company’s lauded HD-2D visual art style, that combines retro pixel art with modern 3D environments, creating a unique diorama look.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Exceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeding. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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