exceeds

VERB

be superior to; surpass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eclipse outpace outstrip top

STRONG

beat best better cap distance excel outdo outrun outshine overstep overtake overtax pass surmount transcend

WEAK

break record get upper hand go beyond go by have a jump on have advantage have it all over out-distance outreach rise above run circles around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fall behind

STRONG

fail lose surrender

WEAK

be inferior

Example Sentences

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exceeds

The company is also considering the future of its Emden, Zwickau, Hanover and Neckarsulm plants, where it has said production capacity exceeds demand.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Something else to consider: That $1 trillion in unpaid obligations exceeds the $750 billion in U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

“The Dodgers have the highest revenue in baseball, and it significantly exceeds the team’s obligations to its players,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

The passion of some far exceeds the rest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Only nearby Mount Washington exceeds it for both heft and popularity as a hiking destination in the White Mountains.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson