transcend
verb (used with object)
to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed.
transcending
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present participleof transcend.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Students from across the country have joined the protests in Delhi, transcending caste, religion and regional identities.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
The “Moneyball” approach, detailed in a 2003 book, led to widespread adoption of data-driven decision-making across various industries, transcending sports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
Ada Carrillo, one of the devout who crowed the basilica this week, said she unites all of Mexico, transcending political, geographic and class divides.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025
"Major international sporting events embody a spirit of unity and dialogue, transcending differences and divisions," said a statement from world cycling's governing body.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
Crowd, heat, bad quarters, bad fare, bad smells, mosquitoes, and a plague of flies transcending everything within my experience.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
