- present participle of surpass.
surpassing
Example Sentences
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Surpassing 2 degrees once or twice does not indicate a point of no return, Schmidt said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2023
Surpassing the hype is not a strange concept to Ireland.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2023
Surpassing it does not come with a reward.
From Slate • Sep. 22, 2023
Surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's nearly 40-year-old record as the NBA's all-time leading scorer on Tuesday is one of the most notable statistical achievements of the modern era and a testament to James' sustained dominance.
From Reuters • Feb. 8, 2023
A quiet peace surrounds its path, Surpassing all that the worldling hath; May this be yours in that winding way; May it lead you up to the "perfect day."
From The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young by Various