outmatch

verb

out·​match ˌau̇t-ˈmach How to pronounce outmatch (audio)
outmatched; outmatching; outmatches

transitive verb

: to prove superior to : outdo

Examples of outmatch in a Sentence

believes Secretariat would outmatch any other horse in racing history
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But Democrats outmatched Republicans in Senate races. David Weigel, semafor.com, 17 July 2025 In Europe, Russia is aggressive but completely outmatched. Jennifer Lind, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025 During the latest episode, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony arrived following a skit in which a trio of 14-year-olds outmatched Mulaney. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 May 2025 However, despite being clearly outmatched by the bull in that particular moment, That Mexican OT held his own throughout much of the event. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for outmatch

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outmatch was in 1593

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“Outmatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outmatch. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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