Synonyms of surpassing

surpassing 1 of 2

adjective

as in extraordinary

Related Words

• extraordinary
• supreme
• superlative
• huge
• main
• terrific
• terrible
• confirmed
• horrible
• frightful
• extreme
• habitual
• inveterate
• constant
• unrestricted
• hopeless
• undying
• eternal
• endless
• real
• unremitting
• total
• perpetual
• veritable
• perfect
• genuine
• outright
• absolute
• pure
• authentic
• sheer
• utter
• unmitigated
• crashing
• definite
• complete
• unconditional
• classic
• downright
• deadly
• consummate
• damn
• profound
• regular
• rank
• very
• unqualified
• damned
• categorical
• dreadful
• thoroughgoing
• blooming
• out-and-out
• flat-out
• unadulterated
• thorough
• clean
• simple
• all-out
• straight-out
• blank
• stark
• unalloyed
• arrant
• dead
• stone
• bodacious
• plumb
• fair
• flat

Dissimilar Words

• doubtful
• uncertain
• restricted
• questionable
• qualified
• dubious
• equivocal

surpassing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of surpass

1

as in exceeding

to be greater, better, or stronger than

she always tried to surpass her older brother at anything he did

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exceeding
• eclipsing
• topping
• outstripping
• outdoing
• transcending
• outdistancing
• outshining
• excelling
• beating
• bettering
• outclassing
• overcoming
• towering (over)
• outmatching
• overtopping
• mastering
• overshadowing
• defeating
• outgunning
• outpacing
• going one better
• outrunning
• outweighing
• besting
• outperforming
• running circles around
• surmounting
• outracing
• conquering
• overpassing
• subduing
• prevailing (over)
• trumping
• crushing
• trouncing
• winning (against)
• clobbering
• licking
• overmatching
• shaming
• one-upping
• triumphing (over)
• outcompeting
• routing
• trimming
• whipping
• thrashing
• walloping
• worsting
• drubbing
• overbearing
• outbalancing
• skunking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing (to)

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exceeding
• transcending
• outrunning
• overstepping
• overrunning
• overreaching
• overshooting
• outreaching
• breaking
• overpassing
• invading
• encroaching
• infringing
• entrenching
• trespassing
• overdoing
• overusing
• overworking
• overutilizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of surpassing

Verb

The total tax credit could rise to 50% or more when combined with state incentives in places like California and New York — easily surpassing the incentives offered by other countries. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Chula Vista reached 99 degrees, surpassing the record of 90 degrees set in 2020. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Iceman in particular stood out, breaking Drake’s previous record for longest run at the top of Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, surpassing Take Care’s 12-week run. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2026

Regardless, Hubbard, who still stays in touch with his former teammate, said surpassing McCaffrey in rushing yards wouldn’t even warrant a playful one-up text. — Will Dehmel october 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Global experiential marketing spend reached $128 billion in 2024, finally surpassing pre-pandemic levels. — Alvin Stafford, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Additionally, demand for HBM is surpassing demand for Micron’s DRAM. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

With Pat McAfee surpassing Smith as ESPN's most relevant personality, a full-time reunion with Bayless would represent an opportunity to regain momentum. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Shockingly, both whole cow’s milk and skim milk were found to be among the most hydrating beverages—even surpassing mineral water in some conditions. — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026