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as in exceeded
to be greater, better, or stronger than
she always tried to surpass her older brother at anything he did
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as in transcended
to go beyond the limit of
the sales of the band's newest CD have surpassed the combined sales of its last two albums
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Recent Examples of surpassed
The film surpassed $400 million at the global box office, and a sequel that is based on the author’s follow-up book The Housemaid’s Secret is set for release in 2027.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Addie Hajj surpassed 100 career goals, helping to fuel North Reading during a 17-8 Cape Ann League victory over Essex Tech.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
The company’s data analytics product surpassed $100 million ACV in its first full year.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
First-quarter results also surpassed expectations on the top and bottom lines.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Motorola has long surpassed its rivals in delivering great battery life, and the Razr's larger battery has the potential to outlast the Z Flip.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Vinicius Jr has now scored 16 goals in 2026, a tally surpassed only by Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane (24) in Europe’s top five leagues.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 5 May 2026
No other state has ever surpassed the $6-a-gallon mark.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
The story’s most significant character, save Miranda herself, is Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), who once toiled alongside Emily in the assistant trenches and finally surpassed her.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Addie Hajj surpassed 100 career goals, helping to fuel North Reading during a 17-8 Cape Ann League victory over Essex Tech.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
The company’s data analytics product surpassed $100 million ACV in its first full year.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
First-quarter results also surpassed expectations on the top and bottom lines.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Motorola has long surpassed its rivals in delivering great battery life, and the Razr's larger battery has the potential to outlast the Z Flip.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Vinicius Jr has now scored 16 goals in 2026, a tally surpassed only by Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane (24) in Europe’s top five leagues.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 5 May 2026
No other state has ever surpassed the $6-a-gallon mark.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
The story’s most significant character, save Miranda herself, is Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), who once toiled alongside Emily in the assistant trenches and finally surpassed her.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surpassed
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Shamsid-Deen initially sought to impose a 90-day jail term, but prosecutor Jonah Karls informed him that the sentence exceeded his legal authority, something the judge appeared unaware of.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia broke records set in 1896, and exceeded their 20th century average April temperatures by as much as eight degrees.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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At its zenith, sky-gazers can expect to see as many as 50 meteors an hour under optimal conditions, although NASA warns that fainter meteors may be eclipsed by bright moonlight this year.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
3 May 2026
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Jackson LaCombe’s assist on Gauthier’s goal moved him back into a tie for the NHL’s playoff points lead with nine, though he was soon eclipsed when Leon Draisaitl’s assist on a late academic goal pushed the German star’s total to 10.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Surveillance camera footage captured Mott scaling an 8-foot fence topped with barbed wire at the perimeter of the airport in just 15 seconds, then walking across the runway.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Curious which town topped the list?—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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“Surpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surpassed. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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