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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In addition to excelling in the classroom and sports, Feemster was a member of several school clubs, including the athletic leadership council.
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Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2024
Topic excels at the pick-and-roll. 3h ago / 6:23 PM PDT
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Buzelis opted to go the route of the G League instead of playing in college.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 27 June 2024
The Hickory native and a recent Charlotte Observer boys’ basketball player of the year excelled on the court from a young age.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2024
Their competitive spirit has helped the athletes excel in their careers.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 24 June 2024
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Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2024
Topic excels at the pick-and-roll. 3h ago / 6:23 PM PDT
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Buzelis could play a big role as a rookie
Rotoworld
Buzelis opted to go the route of the G League instead of playing in college.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 27 June 2024
The Hickory native and a recent Charlotte Observer boys’ basketball player of the year excelled on the court from a young age.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2024
Their competitive spirit has helped the athletes excel in their careers.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 24 June 2024
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“Excel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excel. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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