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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That those numbers exceeded what the Golden State Warriors got from Stephen Curry, who is entering his 16th NBA season, necessitated a changing of the guard at the top.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Adoption exceeded expectations, satisfaction scores held steady, and innovation began bubbling up as teams discovered new ways to apply Copilot beyond the initial roadmap.—
Christopher Lind,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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Kincaid easily surpassed his previous career high in yards, reaching the 100-yard mark for the first time in the NFL.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile the death toll of Israel’s ensuing campaign in Gaza has since surpassed 66,000, according to the Associated Press.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 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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For more than two decades, October 3rd was synonymous with Mean Girls Day, but Swifties worldwide will agree that it has now been eclipsed by the release of The Life of a Showgirl.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
3 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 11 Oct. 2025.
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