exceed
verb (used with object)
to go beyond in quantity, degree, rate, etc..
exceeds
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present tense formof exceed (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“If the number of months exceeds 36, then the benefit is further reduced by 5/12 of 1% per month.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Want a deal that exceeds the ownership cap approved?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
But they note in some districts the percentage of foreign owners already exceeds the 15 percent limit, particularly in "territories endowed with water and mineral resources, or logistical advantages," such as ports.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Vinicius is two years younger and has a commercial value that exceeds Hazard's - and that is not to mention the seven-year cost of inflation.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Professionals follow through on each commitment and organizational role in a way that exceeds the expectations of others.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
