as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
an Olympic swimmer who surmounted endless obstacles to achieve her goals
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Recent Examples of surmount
The Quad’s ability to surmount these limitations is critical, in part because the group’s durability hinges on its ability to deliver on its promises.
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Dhruva Jaishankar, Foreign Affairs, 19 May 2022
In the coming world, machine intelligences navigating conflict and negotiating peace might help clarify, or even surmount, traditional dilemmas.
—Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
It should be noted that there are of course, costs and some challenges to be surmounted as far as enabling remote work is concerned, especially if this has not been the norm for some companies previously.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
High-voltage towers surmounted this islet, the cables themselves, in the dimness, no more than spider’s silk floating in the air.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Dhruva Jaishankar, Foreign Affairs, 19 May 2022
In the coming world, machine intelligences navigating conflict and negotiating peace might help clarify, or even surmount, traditional dilemmas.
—Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
It should be noted that there are of course, costs and some challenges to be surmounted as far as enabling remote work is concerned, especially if this has not been the norm for some companies previously.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
High-voltage towers surmounted this islet, the cables themselves, in the dimness, no more than spider’s silk floating in the air.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Highest Payout Casino Games Some games give you better chances of overcoming the house edge than others.Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Here, 20 members of Forbes Coaches Council share steps leaders can take to overcome this problem and create better opportunities for their people to develop professionally in 2025.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns to secure the AFC North title.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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The once and future president defeated a movement conservative, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), to win the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.W. James Antle III, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
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Transforming classic dishes into allergen-friendly versions is an art Chef Liz has mastered.Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
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In contrast, quantum computers training on quantum data need exponentially fewer examples to master a task.Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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That means that this one very human skill is what your career needs, in order to conquer the future of work.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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King Godfrey of Bouillon, who conquered the region, carried it as his personal coat of arms.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
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Herzog’s version centers on Jonathan Harker (Bruno Ganz) venturing to the castle of Count Dracula (Kinski), who takes an interest in Harker’s wife, Lucy (Isabelle Adjani).Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
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But in a world of unequal risks and unequal power, who gets to choose the path such projects will take?The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Surmount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surmount. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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