4
rise above(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, beat)
4
rout(verb, upset, beat, defeat, crush)
4
subjugate(verb, upset, beat, reduce, defeat)
4
succeed(verb, get, defeat, crush, overcome)
4
transcend(verb, stop, cover, beat, complete)
3
arise(verb, grow, lift, soar, surge)
3
arouse(verb, grow, lift, arise, soar)
3
awake(verb, grow, lift, arise, soar)
3
be erect(verb, grow, lift, arise, soar)
3
be located(verb, grow, lift, arise, soar)
3
be situated(verb, grow, lift, arise, soar)
3
bestride
3
blast off(verb, expression, grow, lift, arise)
3
bob up(verb, expression, grow, lift, arise)
3
checkmate(verb, beat, defeat, crush, overcome)
3
climax(verb, top, piggyback, cap, overtop)
3
come up(verb, expression, grow, lift, arise)
3
cover(verb, stop, beat, complete, top)
3
culminate
3
finish(verb, stop, cover, beat, complete)
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