as in exceeded
to be greater, better, or stronger than
that actor's performance towered over all others in the film
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Goldman Sachs delivered robust earnings for the third quarter of 2025, posting numbers that exceeded analyst expectations and reflected a sharp recovery in capital markets activity, investment banking, and wealth management.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025 -
Selective retailing also exceeded expectations, up 7 percent.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Admissions have not only bounced back but surpassed pre-pandemic levels, despite a dramatic decrease in live-action box office.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Though Starship was unable to achieve its most important objectives, the distance the vehicle traveled far surpassed the previous 2025 flights in January and March, when Starship exploded within minutes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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But by 2016, the company’s expenditure eclipsed its sales.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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That figure, already the highest on record, is expected to be eclipsed in 2025 as the focus on CEO accountability intensifies, with 25 CEOs resigning year to date after coming under activist pressure, with 20% of the departures occurring at S&P 500 companies.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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It’s topped with tender diced apples, a drizzle of buttery caramel sauce and a streusel crumble that delivers all the comfort of homemade apple pie.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Serve chicken topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, scallions, cilantro, and pickled jalapeno slices (if desired).—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Towered (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towered%20%28over%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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