surpass
verb (used with object)
to go beyond in amount, extent, or degree; be greater than; exceed.
has surpassed
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present perfectof surpass (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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At midseason in high school football, the Chaminade High passing duo of sophomore quarterback Jeremy Mellalieu and senior receiver Andrew Cordero has surpassed many of the players ranked higher in preseason forecasts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
She described the event as a "watershed moment" adding: "A sign of our city's strength, ambition and future potential. Fleadh 2026 has surpassed all of our expectations."
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Li said the importance of memory to AI development has surpassed that of logic chips, which is a good sign for demand.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The fire has "surpassed all possible and imaginable limits," said Mar Nicolas, mayor of the nearby small town of Brunete, which is hosting around a hundred evacuees.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
The medical treatment at Carville has surpassed many people’s expectations overall.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
