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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeding
  1. extraordinary
  2. surpassing
  3. eclipsing
  4. exceptional
  5. unusual
  6. abnormal
  7. unique
  8. outstanding
Adjective
  • But the body itself has an extraordinary ability to heal.
    — Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension - the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.
    — Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of extraordinary
Verb
  • The 2024 edition marks the highest tally of all time, greatly surpassing Barack Obama’s previous record of 95,894 pages.
    — Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The movie Wicked has officially become the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in box office history, surpassing the movie musical Mamma Mia.
    — George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of surpassing
Verb
  • Penn State has been an elite run defense all season, with only three teams rushing for more yards against the Nittany Lions this season than Boise State did — USC, Ohio State, Oregon — and only one other individual running back eclipsing 100 yards.
    — Justin Williams, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But now, with two games to play, the Philadelphia Eagles running back is 268 yards from eclipsing the mark of Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson, who set the league record of 2,105 with the Rams in 1984.
    — Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of eclipsing
Adjective
  • Less Than 1% Of Brackets Remain Perfect On First Day Of Tournament Don't Overlook Humility Technical skills and strategic thinking are vital, but humility is one of the most defining traits of exceptional leaders.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • When William finally appears in person late in the game, the faceoff between him and Eddie is worth the wait if only just to see these two exceptional actors go at it.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • Network security also gets a significant upgrade with the help of AI. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) powered by AI monitor traffic in real time, can flag unusual patterns that might indicate a security breach.
    — Kathleen Walch, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • As a result, Canadians have rejected American imports and issued other economic punishments in an unusual show of patriotism.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of unusual
Adjective
  • This trend is not abnormal because consumer confidence among Republicans was even worse during some of President Biden’s term.
    — Bill Stone, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • This can help determine if there is any abnormal growth.
    — Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of abnormal
Adjective
  • What makes the company special is its seamless blend of the two founders’ unique strengths and specialties, with one complementing the other without overpowering it.
    — Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Throughout the film, these elite athletes who typically face off as opponents can be seen encouraging one another, sharing techniques, and leveraging each other’s unique strengths to elevate their individual games.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of unique
Adjective
  • In addition to the ensemble prize, Short also won outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Densmore also had three outstanding warrants out of Illinois.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
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