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excel in

VERB
master
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comprehend grasp understand
STRONG
acquire cram grind study swamp
WEAK
beat the game beat the system bone up bury yourself in gain mastery get down cold get down pat get hold of get the hang of get the knack of hit the books learn the ropes megastudy pick up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
misinterpret mistake misunderstand
WEAK
be ignorant

Example Sentences

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Estefan notably opened many doors for Latina musicians — most famously Karol’s Colombian pop predecessor Shakira — to excel in the United States and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Furthermore, managers who are managing many different funds may be stretched too thin to excel in any one of his funds.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

What the 10-2 Sooners excel in, instead, is hanging on for dear life, making a nuisance of themselves, and pulling out one hard-fought victory after another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Their findings, published in the open-access journal ACS Central Science, clarify why precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum excel in catalytic processes.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2025

What I did know was that not getting a spot on the national team had made me more determined to excel in elite gymnastics.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles