exceed
verb (used with object)
to go beyond in quantity, degree, rate, etc..
has exceeded
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present perfectof exceed (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Today, the median price of a home in the U.S. is high, but homes are also much bigger—the median square footage of new homes has exceeded 2,000 for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Buffett said CEO Greg Abel has exceeded his “sky-high” expectations.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Nepal's death toll has exceeded 1,000 after last week's devastating floods, and officials say about 4,000 are missing.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Multiple temperature records have been broken with five widespread heatwaves and four consecutive months where the temperature has exceeded 35C.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
“I’m afraid I came up with this on short notice, which didn’t give you much time to prepare. Still, your work has exceeded my expectations, so please, give yourselves a hand.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
