outscore
verb
out·score
ˌau̇t-ˈskȯr 
outscored; outscoring
: to score more points than
The Cats went on to outscore the Chargers 16-10 in the third and 17-12 in the fourth to win by 16.—
Dick Sparrer
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Examples of outscore in a Sentence
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Donte DiVincenzo scored 21 points on 5-of-9 shooting from distance while New York outscored the Kings by 26 points in his 39 minutes.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
The Angels were outscored 24-7 in their first two games against Baltimore, which prompted a team meeting after Saturday’s 13-4 loss.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
In third periods and overtime in the nine-game skid, the Sharks have now been outscored 22-1.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Garcia’s spectacular shot came after the Aggies outscored Houston 17-5 to end regulation, knotting it up at 86-86.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Arkansas outscored McNeese State 32-7 over the weekend and improved to 9-3 in the series.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2024
The Crusaders trailed 49-40 after three quarters, but outscored Arcata 20-5 in the final period.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
There was the first-half run — UNC outscored Michigan State 26-5 — and then another one in the second half when Michigan State pulled to within two points.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2024
The Gaels held a 19-16 rebounding edge, but the Lopes showed off their athletic advantage, blocking three shots, outscoring Saint Mary’s 9-0 in fast break points and completing five dunks.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024
Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
The Angels were outscored 24-7 in their first two games against Baltimore, which prompted a team meeting after Saturday’s 13-4 loss.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
In third periods and overtime in the nine-game skid, the Sharks have now been outscored 22-1.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Garcia’s spectacular shot came after the Aggies outscored Houston 17-5 to end regulation, knotting it up at 86-86.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Arkansas outscored McNeese State 32-7 over the weekend and improved to 9-3 in the series.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2024
The Crusaders trailed 49-40 after three quarters, but outscored Arcata 20-5 in the final period.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
There was the first-half run — UNC outscored Michigan State 26-5 — and then another one in the second half when Michigan State pulled to within two points.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2024
The Gaels held a 19-16 rebounding edge, but the Lopes showed off their athletic advantage, blocking three shots, outscoring Saint Mary’s 9-0 in fast break points and completing five dunks.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1885, in the meaning defined above
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“Outscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outscore. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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