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as in surpassed
to go beyond the limit of
by resorting to corporal punishment, the teacher had clearly exceeded his authority
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as in eclipsed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
her knowledge of French wines exceeds that of anyone else I know
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Recent Examples of exceeded
The seamless cooperation between the two allies has exceeded expectations.
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Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued the warning because the bacteria levels exceeded state health standards.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026
While revenue and profit topped first-quarter estimates, its second-quarter and full-year guidance only modestly exceeded Wall Street forecasts, and the stock slipped with the CEO transition announcement and as investors sought a more aggressive outlook.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
The company’s $378 million revenue also exceeded expectations of $342 million.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
About 1 in 7 older adults had out-of-pocket costs that exceeded $100,000 in 2020, AARP said.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer raised the prospect of helping British households with soaring energy bills as oil prices exceeded $100-a-barrel for the first time since 2022, with little sign that the war in Iran is nearing resolution.
—Philip Aldrick, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
As a weekend of intense Santa Ana winds wound down, temperatures neared — or exceeded — all-time highs in Southern California on Sunday.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Trouba, who had a goal disallowed 20 seconds into the match, created one for Kreider, a redirection tally, with 42 seconds left to ensure the affair exceeded 60 minutes.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued the warning because the bacteria levels exceeded state health standards.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026
While revenue and profit topped first-quarter estimates, its second-quarter and full-year guidance only modestly exceeded Wall Street forecasts, and the stock slipped with the CEO transition announcement and as investors sought a more aggressive outlook.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
The company’s $378 million revenue also exceeded expectations of $342 million.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
About 1 in 7 older adults had out-of-pocket costs that exceeded $100,000 in 2020, AARP said.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer raised the prospect of helping British households with soaring energy bills as oil prices exceeded $100-a-barrel for the first time since 2022, with little sign that the war in Iran is nearing resolution.
—Philip Aldrick, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
As a weekend of intense Santa Ana winds wound down, temperatures neared — or exceeded — all-time highs in Southern California on Sunday.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Trouba, who had a goal disallowed 20 seconds into the match, created one for Kreider, a redirection tally, with 42 seconds left to ensure the affair exceeded 60 minutes.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeded
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A week before the first round of the conference tournament, the event already surpassed its ticket sales from 2025.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Though he's been inconsistent throughout his career, his best stretches have surpassed what McCarthy has shown on the field.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pittman, 28, eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in two of his six seasons in Indy but finished with 784 — his fewest since 2020 — last year.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Both fastballs eclipsed 97 mph.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the mornings, a table-service breakfast comes included with the nightly rate for hotel guests, and options include yogurt and granola, eggs Benedict, and oatmeal topped with fruit, plus a selection of coffee or juice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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For a firm texture, press the block between paper towels using a heavy weight, such as a sheet pan topped with a can of tomatoes, for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Exceeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeded. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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