Excelled

Synonyms for "excelled" (96 found)

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Closest matches (20)

Verb(12 words)

surpass exceed outstrip rock rule transcend bang bear away the bell best better devour dwarf

be born for be master of beat best better cap cob dominate

Strong matches (28)

Related words (48)

outshine outstrip outweigh overbalance overbear overcome overpass overshadow overtop perfect predominate preponderate prevail shine shine in surpass top tower above tower over transcend

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trump

Verb(27 words)

outshine outstep outvie overbear overdo overexcel overgo overmatch overpass overreach overshadow overstep overstride overtake pass prevail put to shame run away with shine slap

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slay stand out top transgress trespass trump upstage

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Sample sentences

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The athlete excelled in all kinds of sports.

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He excelled in music even as a child.

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And since our founding, American Muslims have enriched the United States. They have fought in our wars, served in government, stood for civil rights, started businesses, taught at our Universities, excelled in our sports arenas, won Nobel Prizes, built our tallest building, and lit the Olympic Torch.

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I've never excelled at chess.

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