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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
Currently, no strength category exceeds a 37% chance of occurrence through the end of the year.
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Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
In general, though, the maximum amount that can be garnished for consumer debt is 25% of your disposable earnings, or the amount by which your weekly income exceeds 30 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
By comparison, California’s program exceeds 200 megawatts.
—Kiki Sideris, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Unemployment among new grads now exceeds the national average.
—Josh D Shapiro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
If Amex as a corporation exceeds the goals, the payout ratio will be higher, and everyone across all business units will get the same bonus boost.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
That far exceeds Denmark’s peak electricity demand of around 7 GW.
—April Roach, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Mold will start to grow once humidity exceeds 60 percent.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Where independent voters fall Finally, our poll finds that Florida independent voters have strong and consistently principled opposition to partisan gerrymandering; their support rarely exceeds 15% under any condition.
—Daniel A. Smith, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
In general, though, the maximum amount that can be garnished for consumer debt is 25% of your disposable earnings, or the amount by which your weekly income exceeds 30 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
By comparison, California’s program exceeds 200 megawatts.
—Kiki Sideris, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Unemployment among new grads now exceeds the national average.
—Josh D Shapiro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
If Amex as a corporation exceeds the goals, the payout ratio will be higher, and everyone across all business units will get the same bonus boost.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
That far exceeds Denmark’s peak electricity demand of around 7 GW.
—April Roach, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Mold will start to grow once humidity exceeds 60 percent.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Where independent voters fall Finally, our poll finds that Florida independent voters have strong and consistently principled opposition to partisan gerrymandering; their support rarely exceeds 15% under any condition.
—Daniel A. Smith, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeds
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Top graded Pomona College ( A+) has UNAEP to expenses of over 600% and Grinnell College in Iowa’s ratio surpasses 1,000%.—
Matt Schifrin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Fitted with technologically advanced prosthetics connected directly to the brain, Genie not only learns to walk again but surpasses the limits of human performance as a Paralympic athlete.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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But Israel tops all concerns for some leftists, so Greene’s reversal on the issue is enough to win their support, and AOC’s refusal to embrace her is seen as a counterproductive purity test.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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But the number of signatures has since exploded and now tops 3,500.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Pilgrims describe Hajj as a once-in-a-lifetime obligation that transcends politics, justifying high costs, logistical headaches and security fears.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Tackling heavy themes, including guilt and sins of the past, writer-director Rian Johnson crafts a rich story that transcends the surface-level reveals of whodunit.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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At 407 feet, the latest model eclipses the older Starship lines by several feet and packs more engine thrust.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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That output eclipses previous open-top Lamborghinis including the Sián Roadster and places the Fenomeno Roadster among the most powerful production convertibles ever made.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Exceeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeds. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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