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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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While teams excel in most innovation, lone inventors can have an advantage in utility patents for inventions difficult to separate into components.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

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

It is not without its flaws - it does not excel in heavy braking and traction, or over bumps.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

It is the brass instruments that excel in getting different notes from the same length of tubing.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones