outreach

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈrēch How to pronounce outreach (audio)
Definition of outreachnext
as in to exceed
to go beyond the limit of the demand for power outreached the utility's ability to supply it

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  1. exceed
  2. surpass
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  • The 70% preliminary expectation wildly exceeded projections for fiscal 2028 revenue of roughly $570 billion, or 44% growth from fiscal 2027 (the current year).
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • So far, the decline in enrollment at traditional public school number is even greater than last year and exceeds early projections.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceed
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  • Worth more than world’s 500 richest people combined Entrepreneur Elon Musk made headlines in June when his net worth surpassed $1 trillion after the SpaceX initial public offering.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Monthly trading volumes surpassed $37 billion in July, boosted by the World Cup.
    — Carson Becker, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of surpass
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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outreach. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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