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towered

VERB

rise above

Synonyms

STRONG

ascend dominate exceed loom mount overlook overtop rear soar surmount surpass top transcend

WEAK

be above extend above look down look over

Antonyms

STRONG

decline descend drop fail fall fall behind follow lose lower surrender yield

Example Sentences

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Even though he towered over everyone else on the floor, Wembanyama played like a little guy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Joshua, meanwhile, who towered above Paul during Friday's event, warned he is ready to deliver an emphatic victory.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

The particle accelerator towered over this Pittsburgh suburb built to house Westinghouse workers, and was a symbol of innovation for the company and region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

First erected when Kyrgyzstan was part of the Soviet Union, the 23m-tall monument towered over the city of Osh for 50 years before it was quietly removed this week.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

“Oh my god, you’re here!” said the first girl, who was willowy and towered over both her and Anat.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny