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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Twenty-four years later, their mission and their conduct have exceeded the worst imaginings of even their sharpest critics.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026 -
However, four players for Grand Canyon exceeded Buchanan’s point total, including three with 16 points, and senior guard Jaden Henley scored a game-high 20 — 18 of them in the second half.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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The initial target of $50,000 has long been surpassed, with the total now sitting at $60,000.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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However, Qualcomm surpassed earnings and revenue expectations for the fiscal first quarter.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Brazil’s Sao Paulo became a host in 2024, and this season saw debuts for Dublin, Berlin and Madrid as the NFL staged seven regular-season games abroad — a record that will be eclipsed next season.—
Ken Maguire,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Many young Americans are opting for alternatives like community colleges, where new undergraduate registrations eclipsed those at four-year colleges last fall.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The cake spectrum is broad, filled, and frosted with a million possibilities, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting or layered between fudgy mounds of chocolate ganache.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Its forecast for 61% growth in revenue this year also topped analysts’ expectations.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Towered (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towered%20%28over%29. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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