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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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If your own retirement benefit exceeds your survivor benefit, your monthly payment would increase to reflect that higher amount.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Los Angeles County, which includes the city of Los Angeles, is home to nearly 6 million registered voters - a number that exceeds the voting population in 41 US states.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The projected market value north of $14 billion far exceeds any other public debut so far this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

According to the researchers, that is comparable to more than 200 honeybee hives and exceeds Manhattan's human population by more than threefold.

From Science Daily • May 28, 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