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adjective

ik-ˈsē-diŋ How to pronounce exceeding (audio)
Definition of exceedingnext
as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary accepted the apology with exceeding graciousness

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verb

present participle of exceed
1
as in surpassing
to go beyond the limit of by resorting to corporal punishment, the teacher had clearly exceeded his authority

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2
as in eclipsing
to be greater, better, or stronger than her knowledge of French wines exceeds that of anyone else I know

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Recent Examples of exceeding
Adjective
Students in the ready and exceeding categories are counted as proficient. — Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
Verb
The income tax had just been introduced, with the top rate of 7% applied to incomes exceeding $500,000. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026 Temperatures have reached a heat index exceeding 110 degrees. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 To date, the Current has invested $350 million into the project exceeding $1 billion in cost along the riverfront. — Pj Green july 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 But the stock has retreated since June 17 as investors fret over whether the company can justify its valuation exceeding $2 trillion. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 23 June 2026 Ultimately, every hire should create value equal to or exceeding the investment the company makes in hiring, developing, and compensating them. — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 23 June 2026 Philadelphia is enduring one of its warmest 4th of July celebrations on record, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit due to a massive heat dome. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The platform also incorporates integrated suspension and supports payloads exceeding 661 pounds (300 kilograms), while alternative differential-drive configurations are available for rough outdoor terrain. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 And by the 12th year, this number rises to $113,000, exceeding the median salary for graduate degree-holders in the state, according to the data released by the UC’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceeding
  1. extraordinary
  2. surpassing
  3. eclipsing
  4. exceptional
  5. topping
  6. unusual
  7. abnormal
  8. unique
Adjective
  • This year’s celebration comes on the heels of a late June warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that released extraordinary amounts of soot and smoke across the county, on par with pollution generated by the previous year’s wildfires.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • These were moments of extraordinary dissent against the British government by American colonists.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Verb
  • In the most recent quarter, Cloud revenue surged to a 63% increase, surpassing $20 billion for the first time.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The fundraiser had raised more than $4,100, surpassing its original $3,000 goal to help Patricia’s family with expenses during her recovery.
    — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of surpassing
Verb
  • Musk is the richest man in the world – with his net worth eclipsing $1 trillion after the SpaceX IPO – and people want a piece of that track record of success.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • The nine first-round selections marked the most in conference history, eclipsing the previous record of seven set in 2010.
    — Latif Love June 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Definition of eclipsing
Adjective
  • Just down the road, Beefbar at Hotel Lou Pinet offers a relaxed ambiance and exceptional dishes.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Read More TopicsTaylor Swift Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 July 2026
Definition of exceptional
Verb
  • Senegal booked their spot in Japan and South Korea, topping the qualifying group with a superior goal difference to Morocco, who finished with the same number of points (15).
    — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Many daily temperature records are expected and long-time heat records will be threatened in some locations, with temperatures topping 100 forecast from North Carolina to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of topping
Adjective
  • Although his adoption listing didn't mention his unusual paws, his foster mom did.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Indeed, that has led to the highly unusual situation of Australia not being the defending champions in either women’s World Cup, with India holding the 50-over title and New Zealand the T20 crown.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of unusual
Adjective
  • In this context, when screening healthy asymptomatic people who aren’t at high risk, the chance at an ideal screening result of identifying abnormal tissue that can be eliminated is very low.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The abnormal heat has been driven by the onset of El Niño, a natural climate pattern characterized by unusually warm waters along the equatorial tropical Pacific Ocean.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of abnormal
Adjective
  • Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from over 15 local vendors.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of unique

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