Surpass
verb
To do or be better than something or someone else.
Her time in the 100-meter race surpassed the previous world record.
Often appears as...
- surpass expectations
- surpass previous record
verb
To exceed or go beyond.
His keen business sense allowed him to surpass his competitors in sales.
Often appears as...
- surpass competition
- surpass limits
verb
To do or be better than something or someone else.
Her time in the 100-meter race surpassed the previous world record.
Often appears as...
- surpass expectations
- surpass previous record
verb
To exceed or go beyond.
His keen business sense allowed him to surpass his competitors in sales.
Often appears as...
- surpass competition
- surpass limits
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Achievement
Often used to highlight a positive achievement or improvement over others or past performance.
He worked hard to surpass last year's sales numbers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Expected
Use 'surpass' when an achievement is impressive because it was not widely anticipated.
The young athlete managed to surpass all seasoned runners.
Pro Tip 3/3Relative Comparison
Implies a comparison with a clear reference point, like a record, expectation, or norm.
The sequel surpassed the original film in both storyline and special effects.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Achievement
Often used to highlight a positive achievement or improvement over others or past performance.
He worked hard to surpass last year's sales numbers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Expected
Use 'surpass' when an achievement is impressive because it was not widely anticipated.
The young athlete managed to surpass all seasoned runners.
Pro Tip 3/3Relative Comparison
Implies a comparison with a clear reference point, like a record, expectation, or norm.
The sequel surpassed the original film in both storyline and special effects.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Achievement
Often used to highlight a positive achievement or improvement over others or past performance.
He worked hard to surpass last year's sales numbers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Expected
Use 'surpass' when an achievement is impressive because it was not widely anticipated.
The young athlete managed to surpass all seasoned runners.
Pro Tip 3/3Relative Comparison
Implies a comparison with a clear reference point, like a record, expectation, or norm.
The sequel surpassed the original film in both storyline and special effects.
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Creating globally minded...
various fundraisers along with a biobrick campaign her efforts will provide a school that will include the building desks books and a teacher salary for at least a year she surpassed her goals with the help of other students who got involved the struggle of the children who are being forced to
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The 4 greatest threats...
where we develop artificial intelligence that surpasses human abilities across the board. If we cede this advantage, we place our future in the hands of the systems we create. Even if created solely with humanity’s best interests in mind,
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How the world’s tallest...
surpassing the previous record-holder by over 60%. So what innovations allowed for such a huge leap in height? For most of architectural history, heavy building materials made it difficult for tall buildings to support their own weight.
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There’s Still Oil on...
spills worldwide that have surpassed what happened here 26 years ago this expedition has been remarkable the area that we passed through is profoundly beautiful there's no question and it's remote it is not easy to get
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The evolution of the...
to help design biomechanical implants for the vision impaired. And in the not so distant future, the machines built with the precision and flexibilty of the human eye may even enable it to surpass its own evolution.
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Stacey Kramer: The best...
and trust in your body. You'll have unsurpassed vitality and energy. You'll expand your vocabulary, meet new people, and you'll have a healthier lifestyle. And get this -- you'll have an eight-week vacation
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Could a drug prevent...
or someone in your family hasn't, it's still very likely that someone you know has, though they may not talk about it. Depression has actually now surpassed HIV/AIDS, malaria, diabetes and war
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Regina Dugan: From...
And in part, that testing feels an appropriate part of achieving something great. Clemenceau said, "Life gets interesting when we fail, because it's a sign that we've surpassed ourselves."
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Can a robot pass a...
But see how it is beyond the volume zone of to-be white-collar workers. You might think I was delighted. After all, my robot was surpassing students everywhere.
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The revolutionary power...
is a major, major loss. Today, my motherland became the world's biggest jailer for journalists, surpassing even China's sad record.
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Creating globally minded...
various fundraisers along with a biobrick campaign her efforts will provide a school that will include the building desks books and a teacher salary for at least a year she surpassed her goals with the help of other students who got involved the struggle of the children who are being forced to
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The 4 greatest threats...
where we develop artificial intelligence that surpasses human abilities across the board. If we cede this advantage, we place our future in the hands of the systems we create. Even if created solely with humanity’s best interests in mind,
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How the world’s tallest...
surpassing the previous record-holder by over 60%. So what innovations allowed for such a huge leap in height? For most of architectural history, heavy building materials made it difficult for tall buildings to support their own weight.
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There’s Still Oil on...
spills worldwide that have surpassed what happened here 26 years ago this expedition has been remarkable the area that we passed through is profoundly beautiful there's no question and it's remote it is not easy to get
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The evolution of the...
to help design biomechanical implants for the vision impaired. And in the not so distant future, the machines built with the precision and flexibilty of the human eye may even enable it to surpass its own evolution.
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Stacey Kramer: The best...
and trust in your body. You'll have unsurpassed vitality and energy. You'll expand your vocabulary, meet new people, and you'll have a healthier lifestyle. And get this -- you'll have an eight-week vacation
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Could a drug prevent...
or someone in your family hasn't, it's still very likely that someone you know has, though they may not talk about it. Depression has actually now surpassed HIV/AIDS, malaria, diabetes and war
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Regina Dugan: From...
And in part, that testing feels an appropriate part of achieving something great. Clemenceau said, "Life gets interesting when we fail, because it's a sign that we've surpassed ourselves."
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Can a robot pass a...
But see how it is beyond the volume zone of to-be white-collar workers. You might think I was delighted. After all, my robot was surpassing students everywhere.
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The revolutionary power...
is a major, major loss. Today, my motherland became the world's biggest jailer for journalists, surpassing even China's sad record.
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Naveen Jain
Indian Businessman
As a father, I believe that involving children in sports at a young age is generally, a wise proposition. I believe that healthy competition is... well... healthy; that sporting events foster a spirit of teamwork that far surpasses the events themselves; and that active participation keeps children moving and is good for their self-esteem.
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Maria Montessori
Italian Educator
The adolescent must never be treated as a child, for that is a stage of life that he has surpassed. It is better to treat an adolescent as if he had greater value than he actually shows than as if he had less and let him feel that his merits and self-respect are disregarded.
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Tig Notaro
American Comedian
It's a weird place to be in because my dreams in life have surpassed what I could have ever imagined. I just hope I can continue to write stand-up, but I would say my big dream is to build an amazing family. It's so boring and cheesy, but that's my focus.
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Joe Lieberman
American Politician
I support development and deployment of a limited national missile defense. Few if any of our duties surpass our obligation to provide for the common defense of our nation.
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Simone de Beauvoir
French Writer
Life is occupied in both perpetuating itself and in surpassing itself; if all it does is maintain itself, then living is only not dying.
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Jade Bird
English Musician
I never expected I was going to travel the world playing gigs with my band and best friends. I have surpassed any dreams I had.
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Georges Clemenceau
French Leader
A man's life is interesting primarily when he has failed - I well know. For it's a sign that he tried to surpass himself.
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Peter Paul Rubens
Belgian Artist
My talent is such that no undertaking, however vast in size... has ever surpassed my courage.
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Kent Brantly
American
God blessed me with a peace that surpasses understanding.
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.
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Naveen Jain
Indian Businessman
As a father, I believe that involving children in sports at a young age is generally, a wise proposition. I believe that healthy competition is... well... healthy; that sporting events foster a spirit of teamwork that far surpasses the events themselves; and that active participation keeps children moving and is good for their self-esteem.
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Maria Montessori
Italian Educator
The adolescent must never be treated as a child, for that is a stage of life that he has surpassed. It is better to treat an adolescent as if he had greater value than he actually shows than as if he had less and let him feel that his merits and self-respect are disregarded.
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Tig Notaro
American Comedian
It's a weird place to be in because my dreams in life have surpassed what I could have ever imagined. I just hope I can continue to write stand-up, but I would say my big dream is to build an amazing family. It's so boring and cheesy, but that's my focus.
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Joe Lieberman
American Politician
I support development and deployment of a limited national missile defense. Few if any of our duties surpass our obligation to provide for the common defense of our nation.
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Simone de Beauvoir
French Writer
Life is occupied in both perpetuating itself and in surpassing itself; if all it does is maintain itself, then living is only not dying.
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Jade Bird
English Musician
I never expected I was going to travel the world playing gigs with my band and best friends. I have surpassed any dreams I had.
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Georges Clemenceau
French Leader
A man's life is interesting primarily when he has failed - I well know. For it's a sign that he tried to surpass himself.
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Peter Paul Rubens
Belgian Artist
My talent is such that no undertaking, however vast in size... has ever surpassed my courage.
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Kent Brantly
American
God blessed me with a peace that surpasses understanding.
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.
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