tower (over)

verb

Definition of tower (over)next
as in to exceed
to be greater, better, or stronger than that actor's performance towered over all others in the film

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tower (over)
  1. exceed
  2. surpass
  3. top
  4. eclipse
  5. better
Verb
  • India's quarterly economic growth has exceeded expectations several times over the past year, defying a bleak global trade environment, high energy prices and geopolitical uncertainties.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Crews are assessing damage, but repairs may be delayed in areas with winds exceeding 35 mph.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of exceed
Verb
  • That’s the fastest pace among the 70 large and midsized economies Goldman analyzed, surpassing even Japan during its most intense period of aging from 2000 to 2015.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Corporate travel buyers have noted that relationship-building activities are becoming the most valuable part of these retreats, surpassing traditional entertainment or giveaways.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of surpass
Verb
  • Health adds cottage cheese with pineapple, high-protein bread with nut butter and quinoa topped with tofu, beans or cheese.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Burnham’s office said efforts to stop migrants crossing the Channel in small boats will top the agenda.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of top
Verb
  • Amoore finished with a career-high six 3-pointers, helping to easily eclipse her previous best of 14 points in a game.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The usual story is that the painter Milton Avery mentored and then was eclipsed by his friend Mark Rothko.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of eclipse
Verb
  • Then the attention economy takes over, unleashing too many athletes who speak freely to better themselves rather than a select few who speak bravely to better society.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Parton dedicated her life and career to bettering the world in so many ways, from her Dollywood theme park to her Imagination Library, which has promoted childhood literacy through delivering millions of books to children.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of better
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“Tower (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tower%20%28over%29. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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