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
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Hiring slowed in April but remained solid, exceeding economists’ expectations, federal government data last week showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 May 2026
The group on Tuesday will reveal several milestones, such as 100 percent sourcing of electricity from renewable sources across its European operations and 81 percent globally, exceeding its 2025 target approved and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
His campaign spending exceeding $150 million has not translated into strong polling numbers or widespread name recognition, undermining voter confidence in his candidacy’s viability.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Kansas City 2026, the host organization for the World Cup in Kansas City, estimated that the region will see a direct economic impact exceeding $653 million.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Smith and Santana are seeking damages exceeding $75,000 for allegations of defamation and emotional distress.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The company reported mixed results for its first quarter, with its revenue falling short of expectations and adjusted earnings well exceeding them.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Doe is seeking damages exceeding $75,000, along with other punitive damages and other relief to be determined at trial.
—Lexi Nicklaus, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Students in the ready and exceeding categories are counted as proficient.
—Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
Verb
The car-sized rover has been exploring Mars' Gale Crater since 2012, far exceeding its two-year mission plan.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Hiring slowed in April but remained solid, exceeding economists’ expectations, federal government data last week showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 May 2026
The group on Tuesday will reveal several milestones, such as 100 percent sourcing of electricity from renewable sources across its European operations and 81 percent globally, exceeding its 2025 target approved and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
His campaign spending exceeding $150 million has not translated into strong polling numbers or widespread name recognition, undermining voter confidence in his candidacy’s viability.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Kansas City 2026, the host organization for the World Cup in Kansas City, estimated that the region will see a direct economic impact exceeding $653 million.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Smith and Santana are seeking damages exceeding $75,000 for allegations of defamation and emotional distress.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The company reported mixed results for its first quarter, with its revenue falling short of expectations and adjusted earnings well exceeding them.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Doe is seeking damages exceeding $75,000, along with other punitive damages and other relief to be determined at trial.
—Lexi Nicklaus, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeding
Adjective
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Both political insurgents were elected under extraordinary circumstances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The extraordinary Denis Compton was one of England’s great batters over two decades from the late 1930s to the late 50s but was good enough as a footballer to win the league and FA Cup as a winger with Arsenal.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The newest member of the Dream became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 50 career double-doubles during Saturday’s season-opening win over the Minnesota Lynx, surpassing a mark previously held by WNBA legend Tina Charles.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Then, in 2017, Tesla mainstreamed the Model S with the more affordable Model 3, surpassing the erstwhile eco-warrior favorite Prius.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Celebrini, 19, finished fourth in the NHL with 115 points, eclipsing Joe Thornton’s single-season team record of 114 set in 2006-07.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Restaurants reigned as Amex’s single biggest travel and entertainment spending category coming out of COVID, rising from a distant third two years before, and eclipsing the traditional leaders, hotels and airfare.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Toulouse pride themselves on a blend of youth and experience in their ranks, but this teenager was exceptional.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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This may seem especially strange given birds’ exceptional vision.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
13 May 2026
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In 2026, the pace of deals has kicked into overdrive, with Nvidia already topping $40 billion in commitments and expanding its portfolio to include more public equities.—
Kristina Partsinevelos,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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This season, however, most cases have been found in the country’s central region, with the province of Buenos Aires topping the highest number of cases with 42.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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But, in other respects, your approach to the future might have been unusual, at least by our modern lights.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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They have also been shown to exhibit play behavior with objects in their enclosures, highly unusual behavior for a reptile.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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In recent decades, drugs that target these proteins on the surface of tumor cells have been able to slow abnormal growth and control breast, lung, pancreas, and colon cancers involving these genes.—
Alice Park,
Time,
12 May 2026
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Moments later, someone ran by with an AED defibrillator—the portable device helps detect an abnormal heartbeat and can deliver an electrical shock during sudden cardiac arrest.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Spain's double totality One of the most fascinating aspects of this eclipse cycle is Spain's unique position.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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The piece comes in four colors to accommodate a variety of home aesthetics, and the unique geometric design on the front panels adds interest to both modern and traditional spaces.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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“Exceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeding. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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