tower (over)

verb

Definition of tower (over)next
as in to exceed
to be greater, better, or stronger than that actor's performance towered over all others in the film

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  1. exceed
  2. surpass
  3. top
  4. eclipse
  5. better
Verb
  • The MPGe rating exceeds the previous year’s 108 by one mile, while the impressive range figure of 319 remains the same.
    Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Heritage Commerce Corp's capital ratios exceeded regulatory guidelines, with a total capital ratio of 15.6% and a Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.4%.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of exceed
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  • The North Carolina Board of Elections said the number of early voters broke a record, surpassing the 3.6 million early votes cast in the 2020 election, officials said.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Despite a lack of funding for even basic educational necessities, and school district leaders who only care about the barest minimum standards, these educators are united by their drive to surpass expectations and encourage their students to do the same.
    Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of surpass
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  • Lottery sales last year topped $787 million, up from $597 million in 2018.
    Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
  • While shoppers praise the suction and how lightweight the vacuum is, the versatility tops many reviewers’ list of favorite features.
    Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of top
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  • Next will come Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt, where the sun will be eclipsed at noon at its highest in the sky.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • At any special event (awards ceremony, launch party, live show, etc.), the emphasis on documenting one’s attendance and participation could eclipse the act of being present.
    Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of eclipse
Verb
  • The song peaked at No .3 on the Billboard Hot 100, bettering its placement of No. 30 upon its original release, and topped the U.K. Singles Chart for three weeks to give Bush her second No. 1 single.
    Thomas Smith, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Being a council member provides a greater opportunity to have an immediate impact on bettering the material conditions of the residents of the district.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of better
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“Tower (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tower%20%28over%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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