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
Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Enterprises in stages three and four, on the other hand, had financial performance well above industry average — exceeding 10 percentage points.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Elements To Consider When Crafting Autonomy Evaluation With demand for expertise far exceeding available talent, this field offers opportunities to meaningfully contribute to AI safety while advancing our understanding of machine autonomy.
—Lukas Petersson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Conversely, states with higher populations, greater demand and elevated operating costs—such as California—report significantly higher fuel prices, with some exceeding $4 per gallon.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Under his bill, those convicted of possessing a small amount of cannabis would be guilty of a summary offense and face a fine not exceeding $100, with no possibility of incarceration.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The key, however, is not just delivering on the needs but exceeding them.
—Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The employment market is strong, economic growth is exceeding expectations, and potential inflation-inducing changes in fiscal and immigration policy loom large.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The resolute bullish commentators like to point out that the current bull phase is not particularly mature, with the average duration of a post-1945 cyclical bull market (defined as the span between 20% or greater index declines) exceeding five years.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Students in the ready and exceeding categories are counted as proficient.
—Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
Verb
Crocs business continues to demonstrate strong overall performance, with a Q3 operating margin exceeding 25%, an impressive metric for a footwear company.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Enterprises in stages three and four, on the other hand, had financial performance well above industry average — exceeding 10 percentage points.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Elements To Consider When Crafting Autonomy Evaluation With demand for expertise far exceeding available talent, this field offers opportunities to meaningfully contribute to AI safety while advancing our understanding of machine autonomy.
—Lukas Petersson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Conversely, states with higher populations, greater demand and elevated operating costs—such as California—report significantly higher fuel prices, with some exceeding $4 per gallon.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Under his bill, those convicted of possessing a small amount of cannabis would be guilty of a summary offense and face a fine not exceeding $100, with no possibility of incarceration.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The key, however, is not just delivering on the needs but exceeding them.
—Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The employment market is strong, economic growth is exceeding expectations, and potential inflation-inducing changes in fiscal and immigration policy loom large.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The resolute bullish commentators like to point out that the current bull phase is not particularly mature, with the average duration of a post-1945 cyclical bull market (defined as the span between 20% or greater index declines) exceeding five years.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeding
Adjective
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Unlike many younger trees, this tree exhibits extraordinary adaptations.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Barry has had an extraordinary coaching journey, considering his playing experiences took him no higher than League One, the English game’s third division.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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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
Adjective
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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
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The left-back is a constant threat, capable of turning defence into attack through lightning pace and exceptional dribbling.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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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
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His predilection for casting abnormal nonprofessionals alongside professional actors gives real-life complexity to his tale.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Welcome to the world of cannabis wellness retreats—where yoga, meditation, and cannabis come together to create a unique and rejuvenating getaway.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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During the experiment, babies were placed in an fMRI machine and shown a series of unique images for two seconds each.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The show was also a huge hit, scoring 61 Emmy nominations in just three seasons, and winning 13, including outstanding comedy series.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Both Tawny Ports are outstanding, as is the entire range.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Exceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeding. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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