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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exceeded

He published a note Wednesday on the subject of global investment banks and also observed how the U.S. investment banks’ second quarter had far exceeded his own already-constructive expectations.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis said Tuesday that group sales exceeded expectations in the second quarter of 2026, on the back of a range of new products.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

“By all means this World Cup has exceeded all expectations,” he said during a reception at Trump Tower two days before the final kicked off.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

Infantino said the World Cup had "exceeded expectations".

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

Sohrab’s backpack had exceeded the normal laws of space-time.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram