TOWERED (OVER) Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

towered (over)

verb

past tense of tower (over)

as in exceeded

to be greater, better, or stronger than that actor's performance towered over all others in the film

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Verb

One of the most striking details in Samsung's latest earnings report is that its operating profit significantly exceeded market expectations.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The 70% preliminary expectation wildly exceeded projections for fiscal 2028 revenue of roughly $570 billion, or 44% growth from fiscal 2027 (the current year).

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of exceeded

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Alo continues to expand rapidly after its big yacht summer; Vuori has surpassed its goal of 100-plus stores by the end of 2026; and the UK’s Adanola secured investment from Story3 Capital, valuing the business at $530 million last year.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
The move comes after all three services surpassed 45 million monthly users in the EU, the threshold for enhanced scrutiny under the DSA.

— Barbara Moens, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of surpassed

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Avery was the mentor figure, the one destined, in the usual telling of this story, to be eclipsed.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
Still, a sudden downpour eclipsed the show’s start, with many attendees scrambling for cover or abruptly changing into ponchos and hoodies.

— DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of eclipsed

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Orlando topped the list, followed by Miami and then Tampa after considering 45 key measures, from the cost of living and tax laws to the availability of activities and the quality of health care.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
The production and new orders readings for the electronic machinery and equipment, computer communication devices sectors topped 53, while consumer goods production lagged at 49.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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