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be above

VERB

scorn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abhor defy deride despise disdain disregard flout hate ignore mock refute reject repudiate ridicule shun spurn taunt

STRONG

avoid cold-shoulder confute contemn gibe refuse renounce slight sneer trash

WEAK

consider beneath one make fun of put down run down scoff at turn back on turn nose up at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept admire approve cherish compliment esteem flatter like love note pay attention praise ratify regard respect sanction

STRONG

allow

VERB

tower

Synonyms

STRONG

ascend dominate exceed loom mount overlook overtop rear soar surmount surpass top transcend

WEAK

extend above look down look over

Antonyms

STRONG

decline descend drop fail fall fall behind follow lose lower surrender yield

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It’s theoretically impossible for all AI-using hedge funds to be above average, once AI becomes the rule and not the exception.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Temperatures in California are expected to be above average through mid-May, according to the Climate Prediction Center.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The Green Party leader told the BBC everyone who works in public service "should not be above scrutiny" and action must be "proportionate no matter how brave".

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Morgan Stanley expects Affirm to introduce an earnings-per-share target of $2.50 to $3 for fiscal 2028, which would be above the consensus forecast of $2.42.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

“He chose this place well. The moon will be above us soon.”

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

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