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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
Anything that exceeds $250,000 would still go before the council for approval.
—
Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2025
Senior housing and skilled nursing often exceeds $100,000 per year.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
If your trip exceeds two watering cycles.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
This approach reframes rejection as market feedback rather than personal failure—recognizing that demand exceeds supply.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The company’s free cash flow (FCF) easily exceeds its regular dividend payments.
—David Trainer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In filings and court hearings this week, DOJ lawyers have argued that the issue exceeds Boasberg's jurisdiction -- even though federal judges have the authority to review classified information in closed settings, according to Goitein.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2025
When developers are forced to build parking, the number of spaces often exceeds the market demand, driving up construction costs and making housing less affordable.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
The five-year survival rate exceeds 75%.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2025
Senior housing and skilled nursing often exceeds $100,000 per year.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
If your trip exceeds two watering cycles.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
This approach reframes rejection as market feedback rather than personal failure—recognizing that demand exceeds supply.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The company’s free cash flow (FCF) easily exceeds its regular dividend payments.
—David Trainer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In filings and court hearings this week, DOJ lawyers have argued that the issue exceeds Boasberg's jurisdiction -- even though federal judges have the authority to review classified information in closed settings, according to Goitein.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2025
When developers are forced to build parking, the number of spaces often exceeds the market demand, driving up construction costs and making housing less affordable.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
The five-year survival rate exceeds 75%.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeds
transcends
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Scarlet is described as the story of a brave princess who transcends time and space.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
23 Dec. 2024
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Even with these high-culture flourishes, Mufasa never transcends its original calling as a glitzy Hollywood product.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Exceeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeds. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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