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Stands out, surpasses (6)

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I believe the answer is:

excels

This clue is a double definition.

'stands out' is the first definition.
('excel' can be a synonym of 'stand out')

'surpasses' is the second definition.
('excel' can be a synonym of 'surpass')

(Other definitions for excels that I've seen before include "Does very well, outshines" , "Does exceedingly well" , "Does extremely well, shines" , "Does extremely well, better than most" , "Performs exceptionally well" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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