as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
accepted the apology with exceeding graciousness
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1
as in surpassing
to go beyond the limit of
by resorting to corporal punishment, the teacher had clearly exceeded his authority
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as in eclipsing
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 exceeding
Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
In practice, silver moves 4% to 6% in a single day, with swings sometimes exceeding 10%, notes Jeremy Mullin, a stock strategist at money management firm Zacks Investment Research in Chicago.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Policyholders complained of dramatic rate increases, often exceeding 50% and, for a few dozen people, as high as 174%, according to a CT Mirror analysis.
—Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
In line with the decline at the Suez, 89 sailings were recorded around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, exceeding the seven-day average.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
While grass type, weather, and growing conditions all impact lawn establishment, slit-seeding typically results in up to 90% seed germination, far exceeding that of overseeding and similar methods.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Massachusetts has experienced a significant decline in elementary school reading scores, with roughly 60% of students in grades 3-8 not meeting or exceeding English Language Arts expectations.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
The semiconductor company reported adjusted earnings of 80 cents per share for the quarter, exceeding the 79 cents per share expected by analysts polled by LSEG.
—Lola Murti, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The toll has also generated more than $550 million in revenue for the region's creaky and cash-strapped transit system — exceeding projections, the MTA has said.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Students in the ready and exceeding categories are counted as proficient.
—Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
Verb
In one high-volume manufacturing evaluation, Rhoda reported that a robot system completed a component-processing workflow in under two minutes per cycle without human intervention, exceeding customer performance targets.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
In practice, silver moves 4% to 6% in a single day, with swings sometimes exceeding 10%, notes Jeremy Mullin, a stock strategist at money management firm Zacks Investment Research in Chicago.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Policyholders complained of dramatic rate increases, often exceeding 50% and, for a few dozen people, as high as 174%, according to a CT Mirror analysis.
—Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
In line with the decline at the Suez, 89 sailings were recorded around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, exceeding the seven-day average.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
While grass type, weather, and growing conditions all impact lawn establishment, slit-seeding typically results in up to 90% seed germination, far exceeding that of overseeding and similar methods.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Massachusetts has experienced a significant decline in elementary school reading scores, with roughly 60% of students in grades 3-8 not meeting or exceeding English Language Arts expectations.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
The semiconductor company reported adjusted earnings of 80 cents per share for the quarter, exceeding the 79 cents per share expected by analysts polled by LSEG.
—Lola Murti, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The toll has also generated more than $550 million in revenue for the region's creaky and cash-strapped transit system — exceeding projections, the MTA has said.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeding
Adjective
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The joyous thunder for the mere mention of a Venezuelan player contrasted with the silence when Italian players were introduced or even did something extraordinary.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The parallel with quantum mechanics is extraordinary, that the quantum system is something that our mind can’t understand.—
Tim Folger,
Scientific American,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Anze Kopitar became the Kings’ all-time leading scorer Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, surpassing Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne’s franchise record.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Junior Caminero hit a solo drive off Skenes in the second to give the Dominicans a record 15 homers in the tournament, surpassing the mark set by Mexico in 2009.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The 51-point win was the largest margin of victory in Big Ten tournament history, eclipsing the 33-point mark Iowa set during its 2023 win over Ohio State.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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He's been consistent, eclipsing 20 points per game 13 times in SEC play and scoring 10 or more points in all but one game this season.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The royal wave The theming on board is exceptional, with restaurants, bars, beauty parlours and activities, all dusted with Disney glitter.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jessie Buckley did exceptional work in Hamnet.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead, consider leaning into the bagels and lox concept and topping each egg with a few capers or a pinch of everything bagel seasoning.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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After topping every Summer Paralympics since 2004, China again finished first in the medals table at the Winter Paralympics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ice cream, water fights, kind people who aren’t weird and don’t smell unusual.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Friday, an unusual time for such events on the island.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In-lab sleep tests can identify the cause of abnormal behaviors that happen while someone is sleeping like recurrent nightmares, sleepwalking and more.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pollen allergies can also be a common culprit of a abnormal nasal cycle.—
Adam Taylor,
CNN Money,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Infrared observations are especially useful for studying molecules hidden inside dusty environments, since different substances absorb light at specific wavelengths that act like unique fingerprints.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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That might mean raising your prices to reflect the worth of your unique skills!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Exceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeding. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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