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exceeded

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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In 11th grade, the most relevant grade relating to college readiness, 30.5% of students met or exceeded math learning standards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

These thresholds must be reached or exceeded on at least three consecutive days.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

State media initially reported four deaths and dozens trapped after levels of carbon monoxide -- a highly toxic, odourless gas -- in the mine were found to have "exceeded limits".

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

New highs exceeded new lows, so this indicator remains in a neutral status.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

My inability to throw a football was exceeded only by my inability to master the guitar.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris