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as in exceeding
to be greater, better, or stronger than
she always tried to surpass her older brother at anything he did
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as in transcending
to go beyond the limit of
the sales of the band's newest CD have surpassed the combined sales of its last two albums
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Recent Examples of surpassing
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
With two games remaining, only an injury will prevent the first-round draft pick out of Georgia from surpassing Ditka.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Analysts from the Centre for Automotive Industry Research suggest this could create the world’s third-largest auto group, with combined sales surpassing 8 million vehicles annually.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Traditional studios will struggle to match the speed and personalization of AI-native studios, with at least one surpassing a $1B valuation.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Gift cards are becoming increasingly popular for gift giving, surpassing traditional presents in desirability.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Oh, yes, and this week — as in mid-December — has set new daily high-temperature records for three days in a row, reaching into the 80s and surpassing previous record highs set as far back as 1950.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
The legislation cleared the lower chamber with a 366-34-1 vote, surpassing the two-thirds requirement needed as the Republican House leadership brought it up under the suspension of the rules process.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 Dec. 2024
A week later, Google reported that searches for marquise engagement rings were at an all-time high, surpassing round cuts for the first time ever—long the most popular cut for couples.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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The study finds that North Atlantic right whales have a median lifespan of just 22 years, with the longest-living 10 percent surpassing the age of 47.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
With two games remaining, only an injury will prevent the first-round draft pick out of Georgia from surpassing Ditka.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Analysts from the Centre for Automotive Industry Research suggest this could create the world’s third-largest auto group, with combined sales surpassing 8 million vehicles annually.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Traditional studios will struggle to match the speed and personalization of AI-native studios, with at least one surpassing a $1B valuation.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Gift cards are becoming increasingly popular for gift giving, surpassing traditional presents in desirability.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Oh, yes, and this week — as in mid-December — has set new daily high-temperature records for three days in a row, reaching into the 80s and surpassing previous record highs set as far back as 1950.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
The legislation cleared the lower chamber with a 366-34-1 vote, surpassing the two-thirds requirement needed as the Republican House leadership brought it up under the suspension of the rules process.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 Dec. 2024
A week later, Google reported that searches for marquise engagement rings were at an all-time high, surpassing round cuts for the first time ever—long the most popular cut for couples.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surpassing
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When structures are aligned to support deep reflection, risk-taking, and diversity, thought leadership efforts can achieve extraordinary impact.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Abdullah’s recognition with the inaugural lifetime achievement award honored his extraordinary career and lasting impact on the Khaleeji and Arabic music landscape.Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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Enterprises in stages three and four, on the other hand, had financial performance well above industry average — exceeding 10 percentage points.Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Crocs business continues to demonstrate strong overall performance, with a Q3 operating margin exceeding 25%, an impressive metric for a footwear company.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Officials were trying to convince the supreme leader to change his mind, according to a second leader who spoke from Kandahar, the birthplace of the Taliban in southern Afghanistan.Brian Cheng, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Nasrallah spoke Persian, had lived for a time in Iran, and was the only major figure in the region who considered Iran’s supreme leader to be his spiritual guide.Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the late 2010s, while música urbana’s popularity soared — with reggaetón’s commercial growth eclipsing other Latin genres — regional Mexican music began to carve out a new and thrilling identity.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
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Last week, Henry brought himself to 62 catches on the year, eclipsing a mark that remained since his final tour with the organization that drafted him.Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The performances are superlative, and, despite the grimness of the setting, the film is awash with the wonderment of childhood.Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jeremy’s voice was, as usual, superlative, a real thing of beauty.Charlie Mason, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
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This, unsurprisingly, has led to a huge online backlash, with many people furiously making memes and posting about this turn of events.Callum Booth, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Even ignoring the other chocolates—the milks, the whites, the unsweeteneds—there’s a huge selection at almost any grocery store.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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Fertilizers are made up of three main nutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K).Charlotte Minnick, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
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Still, their price is far from their main selling point: The Summits have an easy slip-on design with elastic laces, a breathable memory foam insole, and over 1,700 five-star reviews on Skechers’s site.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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The writing, pacing, and production values are top-notch, and the cast is terrific across the board.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Springsteen’s energy level was off the charts and his vocals were terrific.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Surpassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surpassing. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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