as in surpassed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
the special effects in this new sci-fi extravaganza excel any that we've seen previously
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Recent Examples of excelled
Born in Richmond's West End, the Jasper twins excelled on the track field as hurdlers and in school, serving as co-valedictorians of John Marshall High School.
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Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
One of the most successful players in this age group in Europe’s pro ranks this season, Chrenko excelled for long stretches of the year in Slovakia’s top flight and has an impressive international track record.
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Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Meneses, 34, excelled in Triple-A this season after signing a minor league deal with the A’s in the offseason.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The 5-foot-11, 230-pound Johnson, who also excelled at track, recently transferred from McArthur High School in Broward County to Miami Carol City.
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Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Pulisic excelled at the previous 2022 World Cup, scoring the winning goal against Iran that sent the United States into the round of 16.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Harrison was flipped to the Brewers in the offseason, and, surprise, surprise, has immediately excelled.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
While several wines excelled in individual categories, this was the bottle that seemed to do everything well, striking a balance between complexity and drinkability.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
However, more and more retailers are now releasing petite-friendly styles, and Quince has excelled at crafting high-quality wardrobe essentials that don’t require any alterations.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
One of the most successful players in this age group in Europe’s pro ranks this season, Chrenko excelled for long stretches of the year in Slovakia’s top flight and has an impressive international track record.
—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Meneses, 34, excelled in Triple-A this season after signing a minor league deal with the A’s in the offseason.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The 5-foot-11, 230-pound Johnson, who also excelled at track, recently transferred from McArthur High School in Broward County to Miami Carol City.
—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Pulisic excelled at the previous 2022 World Cup, scoring the winning goal against Iran that sent the United States into the round of 16.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Harrison was flipped to the Brewers in the offseason, and, surprise, surprise, has immediately excelled.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
While several wines excelled in individual categories, this was the bottle that seemed to do everything well, striking a balance between complexity and drinkability.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
However, more and more retailers are now releasing petite-friendly styles, and Quince has excelled at crafting high-quality wardrobe essentials that don’t require any alterations.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excelled
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During Thursday's World Cup match at New York-New Jersey Stadium between Ecuador and Germany, the total tournament record was surpassed at 3,587,539 fans, FIFA said.
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The tournament’s expansion from 32 to 48 teams, which added games in the group stage, is most likely one reason the record was surpassed so quickly.
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The county did not clarify if the mixing zone had been exceeded.
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Spending in California has generally exceeded revenue growth during Newsom’s tenure in the governor’s office, creating a chronic shortfall.
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The North Korean naval fleet has long been eclipsed by South Korean and United States naval forces, which field modern warships and submarines with sophisticated electronics and powerful missile launch capabilities.
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Among tight ends, that’s an annual average eclipsed only by San Francisco’s George Kittle and Arizona’s Trey McBride.
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An online petition to bring him back has now topped 1,000 signatures, and Tuesday night, some of those supporters plan to speak at the school board meeting, hoping to change the district's decision.
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Parts of southern England have already topped 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius) the past three days, but today’s and tomorrow’s temperatures are set to soar into the middle mid-90s Fahrenheit (mid-30s Celsius) with some locations even topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius).
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“Excelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excelled. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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