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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The climactic battle sees Mecha Man completely outmatched, even when Blazer shows up to help. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025 In the 2025 matchup, Heights outmatched Paschal in all phases of the game to seize a statement 45-14 victory and a share of the District 4-5A Division I championship. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, the Warriors committed X turnovers and were simply outmatched by the Nuggets. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025 Things started clicking into place when Cycora was able to outmatch bottle-to-textile polyester. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outmatch

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Nov. 2025.

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