as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
accepted the apology with exceeding graciousness
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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
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
An American Medical Association survey of 13,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in 2022 reflected rates of burnout exceeding 50% in several key specialties.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Now in its third week, the Garnet Fire continues to challenge firefighters, exceeding 50,000 acres and reaching a grove of ancient sequoias in the national forest.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Political experts who spoke to Newsweek were divided about what these results might mean for the Democratic Party's chances in the midterms next year, amid a broader pattern of electorally exceeding expectations so far this year.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Seventeen states reported exemptions exceeding 5%.
—Connor Greene, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Developing a liquid metal layer The extreme conditions within a fusion reactor, where super-heated plasma reaches temperatures exceeding those of the sun, pose a significant challenge to material science.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
Winston has continued to provide value in locker rooms despite not exceeding the big expectations that followed the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner to the NFL during his first five seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Heavy rainfall, exceeding 30 inches in some spots, washed out roads and flooded homes and buildings across many towns, some becoming almost impossible to reach.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Students in the ready and exceeding categories are counted as proficient.
—Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
Verb
As experts, the members of Forbes Business Council have experience implementing customer service best practices without exceeding their budget or overwhelming their team.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
An American Medical Association survey of 13,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in 2022 reflected rates of burnout exceeding 50% in several key specialties.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Now in its third week, the Garnet Fire continues to challenge firefighters, exceeding 50,000 acres and reaching a grove of ancient sequoias in the national forest.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Political experts who spoke to Newsweek were divided about what these results might mean for the Democratic Party's chances in the midterms next year, amid a broader pattern of electorally exceeding expectations so far this year.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Seventeen states reported exemptions exceeding 5%.
—Connor Greene, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Developing a liquid metal layer The extreme conditions within a fusion reactor, where super-heated plasma reaches temperatures exceeding those of the sun, pose a significant challenge to material science.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
Winston has continued to provide value in locker rooms despite not exceeding the big expectations that followed the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner to the NFL during his first five seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Heavy rainfall, exceeding 30 inches in some spots, washed out roads and flooded homes and buildings across many towns, some becoming almost impossible to reach.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeding
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These systems offer extraordinary capabilities for climate modeling, resource optimization and ecological monitoring.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But parents still have extraordinary power and influence to help their sons navigate the confusing digital messaging onslaught found on their social media feeds.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Most good thrillers escalate gradually, with each twist surpassing the last.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Oracle on Wednesday jumped from being the 13th-most valuable company in the S&P 500 to the 10th most-valuable, surpassing the market value of Eli Lilly (LLY), Walmart (WMT) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM).—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trump is a man of many hats Immigration has become the dominant political issue in Britain, eclipsing concerns over a faltering economy, as the country faces a record number of asylum claims.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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After all, Forbes reported that Swift’s Eras tour became the highest-grossing music tour of all time, eclipsing $2 billion in ticket revenues.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The plane, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, offers exceptional performance and durability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Understanding the mechanics behind these exceptional arms can also be applied to neuroscience and could lead to more robots inspired by these adaptable creatures.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Stakes in Group C Supplied Bafana Bafana will host Nigeria, knowing that a victory could effectively eliminate the Super Eagles' chances of topping Group C, unless off-field issues alter the situation.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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By scooping her chocolate cake into dessert glasses and topping it with icing and strawberries, Gaines tapped into this centuries-old dessert tradition.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is an unusual feature for a screen that’s designed for color-critical design tasks.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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When Macron was here, Mick Jagger was there with his girlfriend, which is quite unusual.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Dodgers swept Milwaukee in that best-of-three first-round series in 2020 and went on to win the whole thing, albeit in abnormal conditions.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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In multiple myeloma, abnormal plasma cells build up in the bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood-forming cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After the shell is created, it is filled with a unique silicone gel, which helps give the implant a soft, natural look and feel.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Hilfigers have lived in many places from Manhattan to the Caribbean island of Mustique, and each of their homes is different and exudes a unique approach to design and life.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Exceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeding. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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