as in surpassed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
the new student rapidly outdistanced the rest of the class in math
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The latest research also found that eggs had surpassed peanuts as the most common food allergen in the children studied.—
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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The new record surpassed the 626 km/h (389 mph) flight set a month earlier by Australian engineer Benjamin Biggs.—
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The company said the Series F funding round had exceeded a $15B target, with investors including Valor Equity Partners, Stepstone Group, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Qatar Investment Authority, MGX and Baron Capital Group, along with previous investors Nvidia and Cisco Investments.—
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As of late 2025, cumulative shipments of the 587Ah platform have exceeded 2 GWh.—
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Both claim that new jobs and addressing the threat of being eclipsed by other nations offsets the risk of data centers damaging the environment and disrupting people’s lives.—
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Both claim that new jobs and addressing the threat of being eclipsed by other nations offsets the risk of data centers damaging the environment and disrupting people’s lives.—
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Micro bangs These cheeky micro bangs topped our experts’ predictions for 2026.—
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Jadon Beatty scored 20 points, Jack Olinto added 18 points and Marty McDonagh put up 12 points as Archbishop Williams topped Bishop Fenwick 82-58 in a Catholic Central League matchup.—
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“Outdistanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdistanced. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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