TOWERING (OVER) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

towering (over)

verb

Definition of towering (over)

present participle of tower (over)

as in exceeding

to be greater, better, or stronger than that actor's performance towered over all others in the film

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losing (to)

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Coach Marcus Freeman broke the Notre Dame record for consecutive double-digit victories, exceeding the 12 by Knute Rockne from 1921-22.

— Curt Rallo, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
On its first day, more than 300 products went on sale simultaneously, with sales exceeding 10 million renminbi within one minute.

— Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of exceeding

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In 1969, the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare declared that Chattanooga had the worst air pollution in the country, with dangerous particulate matter surpassing the federal safety level threefold.

— Daliah Singer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
The Dream recorded 13 steals, raising their season total to a WNBA record of 374 and surpassing the mark set by the 2009 Indiana Fever, according to the team.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of surpassing

Verb

Quarterback Dak Prescott handled business with 279 yards and four touchdowns — eclipsing Tony Romo’s career passing touchdowns record along the way (249).

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026
Fifita was efficient despite being sacked four times, completing 31 of 34 passes to reach 10,017 career yards, eclipsing Nick Foles’ record of 10,011 from 2009–11.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of eclipsing

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