aced (out)

verb

Definition of aced (out)next
past tense of ace (out)
as in knocked over

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  1. exceeded
  2. eclipsed
  3. surpassed
  4. transcended
  5. overwhelmed
Verb
  • Matter of fact, wages have exceeded inflation for the last two years.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Moreover, the policy has already produced results as the year-over-year growth in purchases of both home appliances and autos far exceeded overall retail sales growth in November.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of exceeded
Verb
  • In recent years, competition has eclipsed cooperation in bilateral ties, and the relationship has deteriorated across the board.
    John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Barkley has eclipsed 101 rushing yards in 11 of 16 games this season already, and the Giants have one of the worst run defenses in the league.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of eclipsed
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  • Nordstrom did report a third-quarter drop in net earnings, but there were increases in operating profits and sales revenues that surpassed Wall Street expectations.
    David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mega Millions has hit and surpassed the $1 billion mark six times in the game's history, according to Mega Millions.
    Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of surpassed
Verb
  • Hamilton’s fame has transcended F1.
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Historical monuments, emblematic buildings, and urban landscapes were immortalized in these images, which helped build a collective memory that transcended generations.
    Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of transcended
Verb
  • Resilience helps in seeing the bigger picture and not getting overwhelmed by immediate difficulties.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Bengals and Joe Burrow torched the Broncos’ overwhelmed secondary for 412 passing yards in Week 17 — constantly attacking corner Riley Moss in his return from injury.
    Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of overwhelmed
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aced (out)

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“Aced (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aced%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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