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surpass

[ser-pas, -pahs] / sərˈpæs, -ˈpɑs /
VERB
outdo something or someone
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beat eclipse exceed outpace outperform outstrip outweigh pass rank top
STRONG
best better cap excel outdistance outgo outmatch outrank outrival outrun outshine override overshadow overstep surmount tower transcend trump
WEAK
go beyond go one better improve upon outstep put to shame tower above
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail fall behind lose
STRONG
surrender

Example Sentences

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"As we surpass the furthest distance humans have ever traveled from planet Earth, we do so in honoring the extraordinary efforts and feats of our predecessors in human space exploration," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Broadcom is showing its might in the world of artificial-intelligence chips — with two expanded deals that suggest the company could surpass its prior expectations for AI revenue.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: How to find savings-account rates that surpass the national average.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The next No Kings protests — which are scheduled for July 4 — will almost certainly surpass that threshold.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The Great Mosque of Mecca, when it is finished, will surpass the architectural beauty of India’s Taj Mahal.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey