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adjective

ik-ˈsē-diŋ How to pronounce exceeding (audio)
Definition of exceedingnext
as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary accepted the apology with exceeding graciousness

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exceeding

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verb

present participle of exceed
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
Adjective
Students in the ready and exceeding categories are counted as proficient. — Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
Verb
And by exceeding expectations so spectacularly on nomination morning, Widow’s Bay seized the thrust in the comedy category despite Hacks’s superior nomination count (24 nominations, besting its previous high of 17 nominations in 2022). — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026 The case of Thomas Boukamp exemplifies this; his autism influenced his serious crimes and his catastrophic decision to self-represent, resulting in a life sentence far exceeding typical penalties for similar offenses. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Wasserman argued Wednesday that LA28’s two main revenue streams — ticket sales and sponsorships — are both exceeding expectations. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Eagle City Council members unanimously voted to shoot down a proposal to repeal a now five-year-old rule that allows residents to legally discharge firearms on any private lands within Eagle exceeding 20 acres. — Noah Daly july 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026 Landscaping bills on the East End of Long Island, especially for the bigger estates, are known for exceeding $20,000 to even $40,000 per month. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026 With demand exceeding supply, Pajjuri thinks the company can prioritize higher-value server CPUs, improving product mix while also gaining more pricing power because customers have fewer options. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Experts say the broadly positive changes are exceeding expectations, improving on baseline crime rates from before 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought historic surges in violence. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 This gift represents the single largest donation by the Huangs to an educational institution, exceeding the $50 million given to his alma mater, Oregon State. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeding
  1. extraordinary
  2. surpassing
  3. eclipsing
  4. exceptional
  5. topping
  6. unusual
  7. abnormal
  8. unique
Adjective
  • The wider festival celebrated speed, engineering and extraordinary cars, while Future Lab looked at what might be waiting around the next bend.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Paying a toll can void a vessel’s entire insurance policy, creating an extraordinary risk for shipping companies.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Verb
  • Rates in the Bay Area have varied over time, but in the last five years, only San Mateo and Marin counties have ever housed more than half of those who exited shelter, with each surpassing that figure for two years.
    — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • Johnston made his breakout performance as the toxically hopeless romantic Bear in Curry Barker’s Obsession, which has become Focus Features’ highest grossing title ever, surpassing $300M globally last month.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Definition of surpassing
Verb
  • Britain’s Josh Kerr broke the men’s mile world record at the London Diamond League meet, eclipsing a mark set by Hicham El Guerrouj that had stood since 1999.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 July 2026
  • Nor are their higher-budget counterparts, such as superhero flicks and Disney’s live-action retreads of its own catalog, both of which spent much of this century eclipsing box office records.
    — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026
Definition of eclipsing
Adjective
  • Investors need the company to grow into something exceptional.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • However, Akey is an exceptional skater, reads plays well and can pass the puck with aplomb.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of exceptional
Verb
  • Shares of the industrial firm dropped almost 8% on Thursday after delivering a mixed quarter, with earnings narrowly topping expectations but revenue falling short.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 25 July 2026
  • Sinner rebounded to win Wimbledon, dominating Djokovic in the semis and topping Alexander Zverev in the final.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of topping
Adjective
  • Changes in color, cloudiness, or unusual appearance can be signs the medication may not be stable anymore.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • These are cases that were acquired in the US, rather than from travel abroad, which makes this year unusual.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of unusual
Adjective
  • The condition, also known as cervical kyphosis, is an abnormal forward curve of the neck.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • This is particularly noteworthy given the sheer number of heatwaves and other abnormal weather events across the continent this past summer alone.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of abnormal
Adjective
  • Many of them feature amenities like a basketball court, weight rooms and a pool, while others may have unique features like boxing gyms or an ice rink.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • Because there’s a certain level of difficulty involved in taking a song fans know well, and expect to hear a particular way, and successfully putting a unique spin upon it.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of unique

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