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
Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Output climbed by 8% to an all-time high of almost 890,346 tons last year, according to data released by Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe, who’s confident Zambia can fulfill its ambition of exceeding 1 million tons in 2026.
—Taonga Mitimingi, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Affordability and accessibility at current price levels Even with silver exceeding $100 per ounce, gold at the current price point of over $5,000 per ounce remains more than 50 times more expensive per ounce.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Because of this difference in tax treatment, MLPs can offer yields exceeding 7%.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The corrections in 2018 and Inflation Shock both witnessed declines exceeding 55%.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Floor access and general admission pit areas command premium pricing, with Kiss General Admission passes reaching $1,400 and select floor seats exceeding $1,100.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2026
This is enough to reach speeds exceeding Mach 5.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
These claims can result in fines exceeding $1 million, with strict deadlines and the threat of litigation.
—William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Students in the ready and exceeding categories are counted as proficient.
—Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
Verb
Five elite wing suit flyers navigate an opening in the world’s tallest hotel at speeds exceeding 124 mph.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Output climbed by 8% to an all-time high of almost 890,346 tons last year, according to data released by Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe, who’s confident Zambia can fulfill its ambition of exceeding 1 million tons in 2026.
—Taonga Mitimingi, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Affordability and accessibility at current price levels Even with silver exceeding $100 per ounce, gold at the current price point of over $5,000 per ounce remains more than 50 times more expensive per ounce.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Because of this difference in tax treatment, MLPs can offer yields exceeding 7%.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The corrections in 2018 and Inflation Shock both witnessed declines exceeding 55%.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Floor access and general admission pit areas command premium pricing, with Kiss General Admission passes reaching $1,400 and select floor seats exceeding $1,100.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2026
This is enough to reach speeds exceeding Mach 5.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
These claims can result in fines exceeding $1 million, with strict deadlines and the threat of litigation.
—William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeding
Adjective
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The evening brought together chefs, civic leaders, business innovators, artists and community advocates to honor renewal, rebuild momentum and remind Angelenos what makes the city extraordinary.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The contest aims to highlight extraordinary moments from beneath the surface that usually go unseen.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That measure passed overwhelmingly, by a 2-to-1 majority, easily surpassing that of the original initiative.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pomegranates have reached super stature and have been dubbed the new super fruit, surpassing blueberries as the antioxidant of choice for heart health.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In 2025, over $18 trillion in transactions was settled in stablecoins, eclipsing total transactions on traditional payment platforms like Visa and Mastercard, according to crypto research firm Delphi Digital.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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After surging by over 180% over the past year while eclipsing numerous all-time highs, the precious metal is now trading near its latest record high of slightly under $100 per ounce — a level that seemed unthinkable just 18 months ago when the price of silver was sitting below $30.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The event will focus on wisdom and wellness, featuring engaging speakers, meaningful conversations, and breathtaking coastal views paired with exceptional cuisine, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Largely fueled by another exceptional showing in net from Duxbury native Ainsley Tuffy (46 saves), Harvard returned to Women’s Beanpot supremacy by beating Boston University in overtime, 2-1, in the tournament final.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Consider boosting your fiber further by topping your oats with additional high-fiber options, such as your favorite high-fiber fruit.—
Regina Windsor,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unsurprisingly, topping the list of nominees is Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, with nine nods, closely followed by Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value with eight, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with seven, and Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet with six.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This storm is unusual in that normally, the type of system that brings us big snow chances comes in from the southwest with a low-pressure track that takes it almost due north.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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But for an amphibian, this is a highly unusual and evolutionarily creative solution.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dragon’s blood appears to help inhibit abnormal blood clot formation by influencing platelet aggregation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Even the least superstitious among us would be hard-pressed to deny that an abnormal amount of terrible things have happened to the Kennedy family.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But Denver will face a unique challenge on the other side of the ball.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Then, Sky went for the double knees in the corner, Morgan avoided, and hit Perez with a unique spinning crucifix bomb pin that nearly won Judgment Day the match.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Exceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeding. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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