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adjective

Definition of surpassingnext
as in extraordinary

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verb

present participle of surpass
1
as in exceeding
to be greater, better, or stronger than she always tried to surpass her older brother at anything he did

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2
as in transcending
to go beyond the limit of the sales of the band's newest CD have surpassed the combined sales of its last two albums

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Recent Examples of surpassing
Verb
That would see her in the role into January 2029, surpassing Sarah Sanders’s time of almost two years in the job. — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026 That’s easily the most for any calendar year since AAA started tracking in 2000, surpassing the prior record of 158 in 2022 during the Biden administration, much of which was attributed to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 NuCube previously partnered with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories to examine how heat pipes endure stress at temperatures surpassing 900°C (1,652°F). — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 Revenue from premium seating jumped 18%, surpassing revenue from main cabin tickets. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 The former has amassed more than six million views on YouTube, with the latter surpassing two million. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 Blackwell was astounded that Morgan was the pupil who took the program’s mission the furthest, surpassing the efforts of NFL players and affecting people well before he’s turned 21. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Last month was the warmest September on record for the contiguous United States, surpassing the previous record set in 1998, according to a new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 The total tax credit could rise to 50% or more when combined with state incentives in places like California and New York — easily surpassing the incentives offered by other countries. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surpassing
  1. extraordinary
  2. exceeding
  3. supreme
  4. eclipsing
  5. superlative
  6. topping
  7. huge
  8. main
Adjective
  • View gallery - 4 images For all the extraordinary things that consumer 3D printers can produce, changing color has remained a surprisingly messy business.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Explore its waterfalls, glaciers and volcanic landscapes, and treat any aurora sightings as an extraordinary bonus.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Verb
  • Businesses remained the main source of research investment, with enterprise spending exceeding around $420 billion for the first time, accounting for more than 77% of the national total.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • He is also accused of exceeding his authority under Ohio law by failing to identify any statutory or constitutional source of legal authority for his order.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of exceeding
Adjective
  • Lack of preparation Eight weeks after the UAE withdrawal, the US and Israel launched a war on Iran, killing supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Winston cigarettes and Davidoff cigars serve to sell an image of supreme, untouchable confidence.
    — Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of supreme
Verb
  • For Spring/ Summer 2027, established ambassadors and global fandoms continued to drive social engagement, with Thai drama stars eclipsing K-pop idols for the first time to dominate the overall ranking.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In getting out ahead of OpenAI, Zuckerberg is building on the momentum of Muse, which skyrocketed to the top of Apple's App Store, eclipsing ChatGPT.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of eclipsing
Adjective
  • The creamy chipotle is a superlative pink sauce, with a familiar smokiness heightened by the addition of garlic confit, lime and vinegar.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Rittenhouse nails it on superlative quality and prime Center City setting.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of superlative
Verb
  • In 2014, a municipal utility created in the Contra Costa city of Hercules was sold to PG&E after about a decade in operation and losses topping $9 million.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The strongest gusts are expect in the North Bay, with peak wind gusts topping 40 miles an hour, the weather service said.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of topping
Adjective
  • Tre Tyus called up from practice squad, the big punt block at the end was huge, and the guys came together and found a way to win.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Video also appears to show a drone striking a huge bridge in the city.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of huge
Adjective
  • Spray bottle on bottom shelf of main prep table lacking label information.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Through the program, this year’s Rising Stars will connect with industry leaders and take part in the festival’s main activities, from panel discussions and media engagements to the red carpet.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of main

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