ace (out)

verb

Definition of ace (out)next
as in to better

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace (out)
  1. better
  2. exceed
  3. top
  4. outstrip
  5. surpass
  6. transcend
  7. outshine
  8. eclipse
Verb
  • Giving an Osprey gift card allows your recipient to pick up the right goods to better their adventures—perhaps an accessory for their new Poco SLT, like a sunshade with SPF 50.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • But now, Gauff feels a sense of responsibility to better the country's human rights record.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of better
Verb
  • Data released by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction on Tuesday showed that 84% of Wisconsin public schools met, exceeded or significantly exceeded expectations for the 2023-24 school year.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But the negative stock move is likely a result of the high-growth company forecasting just 7% quarter-over-quarter sales growth in the current period, which, though expected by experts, would be the slimmest expansion in two years and fell short of exceeding the most bullish expectations.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of exceed
Verb
  • Superstars Pizza: The Near West End sub and pizza shop is slinging Turkey Day for the holidays, that's a turkey sub topped with gravy, stuffing, cranberry and crispy onions, $13.99.
    Karri Peifer, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Legend at Ralston Valley, TBA Class 4A No. 1 Dakota Ridge beat No. 17 Loveland, 49-21: Dakota Ridge rolled to its 10th straight win, topping 40 points before the end of the third quarter to advance to the quarterfinals for the fifth time in six seasons.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of top
Verb
  • The Biden administration managed to outstrip the pace at which the Trump administration issued permits for drilling on public lands.
    Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
  • While unemployment benefits were extended to affected workers, the demand for workers outstripped the supply for a variety of reasons, including health and safety concerns, caregiving needs and people switching careers.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of outstrip
Verb
  • Spending across both sides has surpassed $20 million, according to political ad tracker AdImpact.
    Linh Ta, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Despite a lack of funding for even basic educational necessities, and school district leaders who only care about the barest minimum standards, these educators are united by their drive to surpass expectations and encourage their students to do the same.
    Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of surpass
Verb
  • But neither its staging nor its performances transcend the limitations of Adrian Speckert and Cory Todd Hughes’ script, leaving mediocre material unredeemed by any special thrills, style, or character detailing.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The Pencil Skirt Clean-lined, pencil skirts have officially transcended the confines of the cubicle, thanks to designers like Saint Laurent, Toteme, and Tory Burch who put forward polished designs with street style appeal.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of transcend
Verb
  • Considering the last live-action film, this is a great creative decision, and works more effectively than in the games, where Goro’s Joker-like persona regularly outshines the hero’s.
    Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
  • For large corporations, a CEO’s brand that outshines the company can shift focus to succession, creating vulnerability.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of outshine
Verb
  • Key Facts Tesla’s shares rose to over $280 as of around 10:10 a.m. EST, pacing what would be a new record for the stock, eclipsing a previous high of $273.54 set on Oct. 27.
    Ty Roush, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The price of one bitcoin also reached a record high Wednesday morning, eclipsing $73,881 before markets opened Wednesday.
    Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of eclipse
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