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outdistance(beat, pass, overwhelm, surpass, overhaul)
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outdo(beat, pass, overwhelm, surpass, overhaul)
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outstrip(beat, pass, overwhelm, surpass, overhaul)
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overhaul(beat, pass, overwhelm, surpass, engulf)
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overtake(verb, pass, catch, surpass, overhaul)
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overwhelm(beat, pass, delight, shock, alarm)
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pounce
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pounce upon
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reach(beat, pass, overwhelm, surpass, overhaul)
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spring upon
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startle(take, delight, shock, alarm, surprise)
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strike(beat, pass, overwhelm, surpass, overhaul)
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unexpected
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alarm(astonish, startle)
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amaze(delight, shock, alarm, astonish, astound)
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approach unnoticed
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assail
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astound(delight, shock, alarm, astonish, startle)
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awe(alarm, astonish, startle)
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beat(pass, overwhelm, surpass, overhaul)
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