as in to exceed
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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Its diverse cast of characters are all given a truly impressive amount of space to grow into rich and multi-dimensional human beings who excel in some ways, struggle in others, and bring their unique perspectives and experiences to their work.
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Sarah Kurchak, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
In the first, middles Liam Raybould (four kills, four blocks) and Luka Gallucci (two blocks) excelled at the net to help spark a 6-0 run to take the lead before closing the frame by winning eight of the last 11 points.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
Horned Frogs head coach Mark Campbell has quickly established himself as one of the country’s top portal recruiters after signing marquee names from powerhouse programs to identifying players that could excel with bigger roles.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Kurchak, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
In the first, middles Liam Raybould (four kills, four blocks) and Luka Gallucci (two blocks) excelled at the net to help spark a 6-0 run to take the lead before closing the frame by winning eight of the last 11 points.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
Horned Frogs head coach Mark Campbell has quickly established himself as one of the country’s top portal recruiters after signing marquee names from powerhouse programs to identifying players that could excel with bigger roles.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
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According to Garber, the Trump administration violated Harvard’s First Amendment rights with its demands and exceeds the statutory limits of the government’s authority under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Per a memo from Engel to the district superintendent, increases may not exceed the Consumer Price Index-Food Away from Home rate, which is currently 3.6%.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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In the last year, Church & Dwight’s revenue growth surpassed its outlook and, according to sources, outperformed its competitors.—
Seth Matlins,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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His incredible durability and ability led him to become the NBA’s all-time scorer on February 7, 2023, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who held the record for 39 years.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Its leaders see an opportunity to better position China as a less capricious partner to the Middle East, the global South, and even Europe.—
Chang Che,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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Craig Wood bettered his first-round score by 21 strokes in 1936 (88-67), then went on to win the tournament five years later.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The crux of the government's argument is that Google has unfair control of a huge market share in U.S. search, a valuation eclipsing $1 trillion.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025
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For a long time, it has been eclipsed by other Spanish regions.—
Per and Britt Karlsson,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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To top the week off, the Trump administration with all of its DOGE cuts — many on hold by federal court rulings — is on course to spend 7.4% more than President Joe Biden’s administration.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2025
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That winning streak ended in 2019 when Geoff Neal topped Muhammad via decision.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Excel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excel. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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