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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Cisco’s $5.3 billion in AI infrastructure orders for fiscal 2026 exceeded its target, signaling strong demand for networking.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Over 75% of users of Figma’s Organization and Enterprise plans who had previously exceeded AI credit limits continued to use AI credits after the implementation of the program.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

That exceeded analysts’ expectation of S$1.075 billion, according to a Visible Alpha poll.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

A review of accounts at Wells Fargo and Bank of America showed deposits that exceeded $25,000 each month between January 2019 and February 2023, according to the criminal complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Within days of its installation between the magnet poles of the thirty-seven-inch, the calutron exceeded Lawrence’s expectations.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik