surpasses

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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This means he now surpasses former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty, who are also on the list with an estimated worth of £563m.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

A.I. surpasses people in one way: It has yet to “at least” me.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

OpenAI released policy proposals for a world with superintelligence—or artificial intelligence that far surpasses human capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

While still in the early stages, this breakthrough suggests that quantum batteries could one day deliver faster charging, wireless energy transfer, and performance that surpasses today's battery technologies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The vitality which the snail’s eggs possess surpasses belief.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr