outgo

verb

out·​go ˌau̇t-ˈgō How to pronounce outgo (audio)
outwent; outgoing; outgoes
Synonyms of outgonext

transitive verb

: to go beyond : outdo

Examples of outgo in a Sentence

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The march comes one day after outgoing Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby called on President Biden to pardon his ex-wife. Lori Rampani, Baltimore Sun, 6 Dec. 2024 Tails routes outgoing traffic through the Tor Network One of the key advantages of Tails OS is its ability to run entirely from a USB stick. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 26 Sep. 2024 Some lawmakers, like outgoing Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., think some of the existing reauthorization bills don’t go far enough and threaten to tank congressional approval of the entire program. USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024 At the end of a U.S. presidential administration, outgoing National Security Council staff prepare transition memos for the incoming team. Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for outgo

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outgo was in 1553

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“Outgo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outgo. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

outgo

noun
out·​go
ˈau̇t-ˌgō
plural outgoes
: money spent : outlay

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