as in to surpass
to be greater, better, or stronger than
a marketing firm whose innovative ad campaigns have consistently outgunned its rivals'
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Recent Examples of outgun
Ukraine has never managed to outgun Russian firepower, even after Moscow turned to North Korea to keep its ammunition flowing.
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Joseph Ataman, CNN, 31 Jan. 2024
Ukraine, however, cannot win by simply trying to outgun Russia symmetrically.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2024
But in their zeal to outgun each other with AI, companies have overpromised and underdelivered in ways that risk disappointing you and poisoning the public’s faith in AI for years to come.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
The Hurricanes can outrun and outgun anyone in their path, and it’s been fun to watch.
—Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
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Joseph Ataman, CNN, 31 Jan. 2024
Ukraine, however, cannot win by simply trying to outgun Russia symmetrically.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2024
But in their zeal to outgun each other with AI, companies have overpromised and underdelivered in ways that risk disappointing you and poisoning the public’s faith in AI for years to come.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
The Hurricanes can outrun and outgun anyone in their path, and it’s been fun to watch.
—Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outgun
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Perry, again upping his game in the absence of teammate Skyy Clark, made four 3-pointers, shot 7 for 13 from the field and made all 12 of his free-throw attempts in surpassing his previous career best of 17 points.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Perry made four 3-pointers, shot 7 of 13 from the field and made all 12 of his free-throw attempts in surpassing his previous career best of 17 points.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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That figure exceeds its current regional consumption.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Durham Intermediate is in need of repairs, and the cost of maintaining the campus exceeds $8 million.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Woods has created a group called Theathelight, which trains young athletes to better themselves on and off the field.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Nothing betters the gift of time.—
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Parchman’s Unit 29 is a gray concrete building surrounded by a tall fence topped with razor wire that rests securely on miles of never-ending flatness and endless sky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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At the market’s peak in 2021, that figure topped $1,400, Warnock said.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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Both claim that new jobs and addressing the threat of being eclipsed by other nations offsets the risk of data centers damaging the environment and disrupting people’s lives.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Both claim that new jobs and addressing the threat of being eclipsed by other nations offsets the risk of data centers damaging the environment and disrupting people’s lives.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Outgun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgun. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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