SURMOUNTING Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

surmounting

verb

present participle of surmount

as in overcoming

to achieve a victory over an Olympic swimmer who surmounted endless obstacles to achieve her goals

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Recent Examples of surmounting The Apostle Paul is a go-to mentor for surmounting setbacks and overcoming daunting situations. — Robin Hoagland, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Nov. 2025 The race starts and ends at the corner of Tait and Nicholson avenues, with the challenge of surmounting Cat’s Hill, which has a 23% incline. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026 However, mining Greenland’s rare earths on an industrial scale would require surmounting staggering challenges. — Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Jan. 2025 But the eye-watering stake only led to 18 sales, averaging out at $1,500 each, surmounting to only $27,000. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025 After being out-skated early, the Ducks settled into their skates, surmounting both shot and goal to deficits to run the shot count to 24-17 and even the score, 2-2, through 40 minutes. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2026 Thanks to older siblings and friends, permissive parents, fake IDs, and unethical sellers, some young people have always found ways to evade these bans, and similar tactics could work for surmounting a social-media ban as well. — Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2026 While the Seaquarium location on paper offers nothing but financial upside for Martin — a development site facing Biscayne Bay just minutes from downtown Miami — building there will require surmounting a string of legal hurdles. — Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025

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Forward-looking firms are overcoming this by deploying advanced technical strategies.

— Ali Hoss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Normal matter can’t be stuffed into a space tiny and dense enough without overcoming a huge outward pressure.

— Stephen DiKerby, The Conversation, 29 June 2026

Definition of overcoming

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The girls posted a 6-2 record at the state tournament in a field of 50 of Southern California’s top 12U teams with several extra-inning and walk-off wins, defeating multiple district champions, including San Juan Capistrano and Oxnard.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
Another democratic socialist, 29-year-old Melat Kiros, won a congressional primary in Colorado on June 30, defeating a longtime Democratic incumbent.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026

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In an era where AI automates many startup tasks, mastering Strategic Fit—discovering the optimal market alignment faster than competitors—is becoming the paramount competitive advantage for founders aiming to build billion-dollar enterprises.

— Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Netanyahu, 76, has spent decades mastering political theater, sharp messaging and grand performances.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Definition of mastering

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The Heat is also taking a patient approach in filling out its roster for next season because a few accomplished players could soon become available on the buyout market.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Future solar missions are now going to have to start taking dust into account, said Ayaz, with dedicated detectors designed to measure dust's properties close to the Sun.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026

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After not allowing any home runs in back-to-back starts against the Colorado Rockies, even conquering Coors Field’s hitter-friendly park, Imanaga surrendered three in Wednesday’s Game 2 win over the New York Mets.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Olivia Rodrigo Finally Hits the Downloads Chart’s Summit Rodrigo has come very close to conquering the Official Album Downloads chart in the past, but her first two studio LPs missed the throne by just one space.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of conquering

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El Tri won its first knockout match at a World Cup since 1986, beating Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night at the majestic Azteca Stadium packed with 80,824 fans.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
In May, just weeks before the ruling, the athlete won the West Virginia Class AAA girls’ shot put state championship with a throw of 38 feet, 11¾ inches, beating the runner-up by just over two feet.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

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