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as in exceeding
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 transcending
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 surpassing
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
In fact, Chin expects the company's DDR5 RDIMM product's gross margin to expand more than 80%, significantly surpassing the HBM margin.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
The war has led to a surge in oil prices, with Brent climbing 30% last week and markers tied to the region already surpassing the $100-a-barrel threshold.
—Yongchang Chin, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
This was by far the best primary voter presence this decade, surpassing even the 2020 primary elections.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Bailey, who was taken by the Jazz with the fifth pick in last year's draft — one spot ahead of where Washington picked — made seven 3-pointers while surpassing his previous high of 25 points.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
December 2025 through February 2026 was the warmest on record for Phoenix, surpassing the record set just last winter by nearly three degrees, the National Weather Service office in Phoenix said on social media.
—Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The veterans have thrived in Kinne's offense for two seasons, each surpassing 1,000 yards in 2025.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Revenue increased 15% to $3 billion in the fourth quarter, surpassing analyst estimates.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Right now, Wrexham are in a sweet spot, still on an upward trajectory, still surpassing their supporters’ wildest dreams and still — despite their unlikely appeal to the American market — a team so intimately connected to their town and the fans on their doorstep.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
In fact, Chin expects the company's DDR5 RDIMM product's gross margin to expand more than 80%, significantly surpassing the HBM margin.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
The war has led to a surge in oil prices, with Brent climbing 30% last week and markers tied to the region already surpassing the $100-a-barrel threshold.
—Yongchang Chin, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
This was by far the best primary voter presence this decade, surpassing even the 2020 primary elections.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Bailey, who was taken by the Jazz with the fifth pick in last year's draft — one spot ahead of where Washington picked — made seven 3-pointers while surpassing his previous high of 25 points.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
December 2025 through February 2026 was the warmest on record for Phoenix, surpassing the record set just last winter by nearly three degrees, the National Weather Service office in Phoenix said on social media.
—Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The veterans have thrived in Kinne's offense for two seasons, each surpassing 1,000 yards in 2025.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Revenue increased 15% to $3 billion in the fourth quarter, surpassing analyst estimates.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surpassing
Adjective
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That project rests on decades of layered planning, established air rights and a transit hub designed to absorb extraordinary density.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Louise Trotter’s second runway collection for Bottega Veneta rooted in Milanese Brutalism was a stunning example of her visual artistry while exhibiting an extraordinary use of material.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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CrowdStrike delivered robust quarterly results on Tuesday, exceeding expectations across all key measures.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Both constructions could surge past the project budget record only just set by Lexington High School at $659 million, exceeding the previous record of over $497 million set when Revere High School was approved for a rebuild in April 2024.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Traders landing six-figure payouts associated with the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and the death of Iran's supreme leader drew criticism from lawmakers in Washington and critics of the apps.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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The statement provided no timeline on the selection of the supreme leader, nor information on whether the Assembly of Experts would meet in person or remotely for the vote.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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He's been consistent, eclipsing 20 points per game 13 times in SEC play and scoring 10 or more points in all but one game this season.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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In Dallas County, Democrats showed up at nearly a 3-to-1 clip over Republicans, eclipsing the county’s last primary numbers.—
Aarón Torres,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Leo Carlsson, center, A- Carlsson had a superlative start to the season, looking every bit the equal of his most prominent peers like Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini in the first two months of 2025-26.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Seafood and cocktails with lavender, thyme, and other local herbs seduce guests in the superlative beach club on A-lister Plage de Pampelonne.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Slovenian superstar scored 22 points in the first quarter, topping 20 in the opening period for the fifth time this season — the most such first quarters in the NBA in one season at least 30 years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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When ready to serve, make the meringue topping.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Everyone’s broken, so the collective strength of the cast in keeping us on our toes about where this is all headed is a huge plus.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Rich-girl flip-flops Flip-flops underwent a huge glow-up last summer, graduating from a beachside afterthought to a genuine fashion statement.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The district’s major facilities overhaul is set to bring freshman students back into Neuqua’s main building starting in 2027, which will free up Birkett to house a number of district programs.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Hitting this target should be your main priority in the months ahead.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Surpassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surpassing. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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