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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 capybara surpassed the typical 10- to 12-year life expectancy for the species in human care.
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Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 26 Mar. 2026
Given California’s capital city can hit triple digits and years has on occasion surpassed 110 degrees, the A’s scheduled about as few day games at home as logistically possibly.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Temps reached highs of 89 degrees and remained above 70 after sunset as Murray surpassed 25 points in the first half at Ball Arena.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Over the decades, other schools’ on-campus facilities have surpassed Gampel in space and amenities.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The launch drew nearly 600 attendees, including customers and industry professionals, while online viewership surpassed one million.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Deltona then surpassed its win total from last season (8-6) with a 19-7 win against DeLand on Tuesday.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
The campaign launched this week and has already surpassed its goal.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Expectations for 2026 sales also surpassed expectations.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 26 Mar. 2026
Given California’s capital city can hit triple digits and years has on occasion surpassed 110 degrees, the A’s scheduled about as few day games at home as logistically possibly.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Temps reached highs of 89 degrees and remained above 70 after sunset as Murray surpassed 25 points in the first half at Ball Arena.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Over the decades, other schools’ on-campus facilities have surpassed Gampel in space and amenities.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The launch drew nearly 600 attendees, including customers and industry professionals, while online viewership surpassed one million.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Deltona then surpassed its win total from last season (8-6) with a 19-7 win against DeLand on Tuesday.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
The campaign launched this week and has already surpassed its goal.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Expectations for 2026 sales also surpassed expectations.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surpassed
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During key periods like the pandemic boom and another surge in 2025, trading card indexes tracking Pokémon sales posted gains that far exceeded the S&P 500's long-term average annual return of 10% to 12%, according to trading card valuation tool Card Ladder.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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While all samples met federal primary drinking water standards for contaminants, such as lead and copper, every site exceeded secondary standards, which are linked to taste, odor, discoloration, and, critically, corrosion in pipes.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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The sunniness outside is eclipsed by that inside the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Durant had already eclipsed Wilt Chamberlain (31,419) and Dirk Nowitzki (31,560) this season before moving up again Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Charred flatbreads are also on the menu alongside heartier mains like pan-seared branzino and rib eye steak topped with golden butter.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Surpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surpassed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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