TOWER (OVER) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

tower (over)

verb

Definition of tower (over)

as in to exceed

to be greater, better, or stronger than that actor's performance towered over all others in the film

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lose (to)

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The Lodging Association letter, which was written by executive director Fred Tayco, says charging hotels a flat fee could violate Proposition 26’s requirements that fees not exceed the reasonable cost of providing a service.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Near-record copper prices, exceeding $6 a pound, are prompting manufacturers to switch to aluminum, signaling a potential end to copper's boom.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of exceed

Verb

Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
With the more than 2,000-acre jump in size, the Aspen Acres fire has surpassed the 2012 High Park fire and sits behind the 2018 Spring Creek fire, which consumed 108,045 acres, according to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.

— Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 July 2026

Definition of surpass

Verb

The leader of the Reform UK party – which is topping most UK opinion polls – resigned as a member of parliament for Clacton-on-Sea, his constituency in southeast England, on Tuesday, amid mounting controversy over undeclared financial donations.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
In recent years, with attendance at Latin Mass topping 4,000, the SSPX built a 1,500-seat, $42 million church high on its campus overlooking the tranquil town.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Definition of top

Verb

Second in Austria marked Verstappen’s best result of the season — bettering his third in Canada.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Hale, meanwhile, switched parties last year, arguing that running as a Republican will better his chances at beating Moore.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 23 June 2026

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