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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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New-home sales in April fell 6.2%, according to Commerce Department data and on an annualized basis hasn’t exceeded 800,000 since Jan. 2022.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The shares jumped 33% to $189.73 in early trading Friday after the company exceeded expectations on earnings and revenue in its fiscal fourth-quarter results late Thursday.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“Our first-quarter results exceeded guidance, but remain below the standard our brand is capable of delivering,” said Chief Executive Daniel Heaf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

In 11th grade, the most relevant grade relating to college readiness, 30.5% of students met or exceeded math learning standards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Infestations of the scale insect quickly reappeared and damage exceeded anything that had been seen for fifty years.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson