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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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  • Category 5 is the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson scale, reflecting that a storm has maximum sustained winds exceeding 157 mph.
    — DESIREE BROOKS, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Moore claims she was deprived of a fair hearing and that the arbitrator exceeded permissible authority and disregarded the law.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
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  • The 5-foot-5 sophomore defensive specialist has become an invaluable player for the Wildcats (21-0, 2-0), who are trying to win their second straight North Suburban Conference title and surpass their 2025 Class 4A supersectional appearance.
    — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Lake Mary’s freshman quarterback Max Campbell surpassed 200 yards passing with a 41-yard throw to Kel Gainer.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of surpass
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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outreach. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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