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as in surpasses
to go beyond the limit of
by resorting to corporal punishment, the teacher had clearly exceeded his authority
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as in tops
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 exceeds
Stroll through its 52-block historic district dotted with Victorian mansions, legendary seafood shacks, and an arts scene that far exceeds expectations for a small town.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The spokesperson said that exceeds the state minimum standards, which call for checks every 30 minutes on at-risk or high-risk inmates.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
As Venus and Pluto harmonize, join forces with someone who exceeds your expectations!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The pros say open shelves don't work for every home style, and their upkeep often exceeds what homeowners expect.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Debt exceeds value of land The case had been scheduled for a bench trial before Judge Neo next week.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Worse, beginning in 2027, the state can impose penalties against water suppliers whose customers’ water use exceeds the restrictive water-use objectives mandated by the legislation.
—Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Global textile production now exceeds 120 million metric tons annually, yet less than 1 percent of clothing is recycled back into new fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
According to the assessment findings, pollution from the generators likely exceeds legal limits, which would require a special permit and air-quality testing.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The spokesperson said that exceeds the state minimum standards, which call for checks every 30 minutes on at-risk or high-risk inmates.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
As Venus and Pluto harmonize, join forces with someone who exceeds your expectations!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The pros say open shelves don't work for every home style, and their upkeep often exceeds what homeowners expect.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Debt exceeds value of land The case had been scheduled for a bench trial before Judge Neo next week.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Worse, beginning in 2027, the state can impose penalties against water suppliers whose customers’ water use exceeds the restrictive water-use objectives mandated by the legislation.
—Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Global textile production now exceeds 120 million metric tons annually, yet less than 1 percent of clothing is recycled back into new fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
According to the assessment findings, pollution from the generators likely exceeds legal limits, which would require a special permit and air-quality testing.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeds
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Sometimes, the pantry uses monetary funds to replenish supply, but the demand — both from Muslims and non-Muslims — often surpasses what’s available.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Arrow Lake processors offer abundant processing power that often surpasses that of their direct competitors.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Brush tops with soft margarine.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even our public advocate, who releases a yearly bad landlord list, has stressed that NYCHA easily tops the list.—
Renee Collymore,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The wheelchair protection regulations should not be a partisan issue, as disability access represents a fundamental safety and civil rights concern that transcends political ideology.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The implication is that this music transcends time and place, uniting art forms and cultures throughout history.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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His fan base eclipses the entire following of progressive American media companies such as The Huffington Post and Mother Jones.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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This eclipses the previous record for a film by a Black director, held by Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, which scooped two awards in 2014.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Exceeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeds. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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