Synonyms of exceeds

exceeds

verb

present tense third-person singular of exceed

1

as in surpasses

to go beyond the limit of

by resorting to corporal punishment, the teacher had clearly exceeded his authority

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpasses
• transcends
• invades
• breaks
• outruns
• overshoots
• oversteps
• overruns
• overreaches
• outreaches
• encroaches
• overpasses
• infringes
• entrenches
• trespasses
• overdoes
• overuses
• overworks
• overutilizes

2

as in tops

to be greater, better, or stronger than

her knowledge of French wines exceeds that of anyone else I know

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpasses
• tops
• eclipses
• transcends
• excels
• beats
• outstrips
• overcomes
• outdoes
• outshines
• outdistances
• masters
• overshadows
• outweighs
• outclasses
• defeats
• overtops
• betters
• towers (over)
• outmatches
• goes one better
• outpaces
• outguns
• surmounts
• outruns
• runs circles around
• outperforms
• subdues
• conquers
• prevails (over)
• trumps
• bests
• wins (against)
• crushes
• triumphs (over)
• shames
• outraces
• clobbers
• outcompetes
• licks
• trims
• thrashes
• routs
• whips
• overpasses
• one-ups
• trounces
• overbears
• wallops
• overmatches
• outbalances
• worsts
• drubs
• skunks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exceeds

Across America, the average net worth of owners greatly exceeds the net worth of renters. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

In-store shopping generally exceeds online in every state except Maryland and New York, where online is the narrow leader. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

The average monthly payment on a new 30-year mortgage has surged to roughly $2,918 (see slide 7), and the income required to qualify for the median home ($112,695 with 20% down) now exceeds actual median household income ($83,730) by about $29,000. — Wesley Carpenter, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Luxury tax payrolls determine whether a team exceeds the league’s luxury tax threshold and owes financial penalties. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Still, her knack for collecting polished, easy-to-style shoes that are comfortable enough to stand in all day exceeds even my own abilities. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Partial deductibles may be available if employer coverage is offered and income exceeds certain levels. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The clout and moxie of unionized rock critics exceeds that of the Teamsters in the 1970s. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Ramaswamy's wealth far exceeds that of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2026