excelled; excelling
: to be superior to : surpass in accomplishment or achievement
: to be distinguishable by superiority : surpass others
excel in sports
excelled at lipreading
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She excels everyone else in sports.
the special effects in this new sci-fi extravaganza excel any that we've seen previously
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This humanoid robot is designed to excel in various professional settings, from health care to hospitality, with the ability to perform tasks like moving equipment in hospitals, providing customer service and offering guidance.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Adopting a growth mindset demonstrates your ability to adapt and excel in changing environments.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Versatile wings and forwards should excel in the format.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Young players can be motivated to keep playing more complex games, especially if parents create handicaps that help young kids excel or house rules that are designed for inclusive play.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Excel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excel. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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