outreaching

verb

present participle of outreach
as in exceeding
to go beyond the limit of the demand for power outreached the utility's ability to supply it

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  1. exceeding
  2. surpassing
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  • Flights over the Nazca Lines departing from the nearby Maria Reiche Airport had been suspended on Friday due to winds exceeding 25 mph, which kicked up dust ⁠and ​reduced visibility.
    — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The reactor was heated to temperatures exceeding 800 degrees Celsius (1,472 degrees Fahrenheit) before reaching zero-power criticality.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of exceeding
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  • But this month, Apple became the world’s most valuable company, surpassing the chipmaker.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • In 2024, its revenue hit $107 billion, surpassing Tesla for the first time.
    — Sajal Singh, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of surpassing
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“Outreaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outreaching. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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