aced (out)

verb

Definition of aced (out)next
past tense of ace (out)
as in knocked over

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  1. exceeded
  2. eclipsed
  3. surpassed
  4. transcended
  5. overwhelmed
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  • For all the hype about what an on-campus Playoff game might feel like, Notre Dame actually exceeded it.
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Only two Newcastle players have ever exceeded Isak’s calendar-year Premier League haul.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of exceeded
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  • Baez, whose fame initially eclipsed Dylan’s, was a close friend, musical collaborator and romantic partner.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The 25-year-old also eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards in a season for the first time since 2021 moved into second place among the Colts’ all-time leading rushers, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famer Edgerrin James.
    James Boyd, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of eclipsed
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  • Nordstrom did report a third-quarter drop in net earnings, but there were increases in operating profits and sales revenues that surpassed Wall Street expectations.
    David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mega Millions has hit and surpassed the $1 billion mark six times in the game's history, according to Mega Millions.
    Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of surpassed
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  • Henderson’s time in the big leagues transcended generations within the game.
    Sam Blum, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Originating during one of his high-energy Twitch streams, the catchphrase quickly transcended the internet, becoming a rallying cry for fair pay, reparations, and financial justice, especially within Black communities.
    Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of transcended
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  • The Lions have been overwhelmed by defensive injuries that would turn most teams into quivering jelly.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • She was overwhelmed by the detail and also by the justifications that Gerry had written.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of overwhelmed
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aced (out)

ace in the hole

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