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

From Slate • May 6, 2026

The total amount to be paid in fines, forfeitures and penalties surpasses $8 billion.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 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

By those measures, MLB is in line with or even surpasses the NFL, NBA and NHL.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

But it doesn't feel great when your younger sibling surpasses you.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda