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Recent Examples of surmounted
Realistically, there is no end of hurdles — legal, political, practical — that would have to be surmounted for a partial Texas-New Mexico merger to occur.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Realistically, there is no end of hurdles — legal, political, practical — that would have to be surmounted for a partial Texas-New Mexico merger to occur.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Especially noteworthy were the women staff members, many of whom had surmounted layers of education and language training to assume their roles.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Carlson also missed the excitement Friday, when the Ducks surmounted deficits of 2-1 and 5-4, scoring in the final minute before withstanding a barrage – and a four-on-three power play – in overtime to edge past the Montreal Canadiens in a shootout.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Many people believed this couldn’t be surmounted, and work on the problem largely stopped.
—Michael Moyer, Quanta Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
But as long as money is changing hands, there is an invisible barrier between them and a power differential that can’t be surmounted.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Realistically, there is no end of hurdles — legal, political, practical — that would have to be surmounted for a partial Texas-New Mexico merger to occur.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Especially noteworthy were the women staff members, many of whom had surmounted layers of education and language training to assume their roles.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Carlson also missed the excitement Friday, when the Ducks surmounted deficits of 2-1 and 5-4, scoring in the final minute before withstanding a barrage – and a four-on-three power play – in overtime to edge past the Montreal Canadiens in a shootout.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Many people believed this couldn’t be surmounted, and work on the problem largely stopped.
—Michael Moyer, Quanta Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
But as long as money is changing hands, there is an invisible barrier between them and a power differential that can’t be surmounted.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surmounted
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The Trojans overcame a 9-8 third-quarter deficit to gain a repeat visit to the final.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Michael Jackson movie overcame poor reviews and production problems to achieve a record-breaking opening weekend at the box office.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Atletico earned a spot in the final four courtesy of a quarter-final victory against Spanish rivals Barcelona, while Arsenal defeated Portuguese side Sporting CP.—
The Athletic Live Team,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Huarte defeated Woodbridge senior Brady Tallakson 7-6 (3), 6-1 in the CIF boys final at Libbey Park to capture the title one year after falling in the championship match.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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That is precisely the trick Audi has mastered.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The pair have mastered the couples' pic while on their travels together.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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With over 40 years of experience and a heritage rooted in the prestigious Valmont Clinic on the Swiss Riviera, the brand has conquered the world of skincare, combining advanced science, the purest natural ingredients from the Alps, and an unmistakable artistic sensibility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Admittedly, the company conquered the market in large part by achieving a dramatic reduction in launch costs.—
Ben Tarnoff,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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Chaminade took an 11-10 lead in the top of the ninth on an RBI single by Siena Greenlinger.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, on Wednesday evening, Carr posted a riposte to a commenter on X who took aim at the FCC chief.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Surmounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surmounted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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