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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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Following the stock’s record 174% rise, which surpasses dot-com bubble records, some are questioning whether Intel is flying too close to the sun.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

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

From Slate • May 6, 2026

If he does win, he might be willing to cause traffic chaos on the motorway, while it would mean he surpasses Ronnie O'Sullivan as the oldest ever world champion.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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 organization surpasses itself in that kind of thing.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque