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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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Or the fact that CeeDee Lamb — albeit, a top-five receiver — simply outmatched KC cornerback Trent McDuffie throughout the afternoon. Kansas City Star, 28 Nov. 2025 Heights was outmatched by John Tyler as Campbell rushed for 183 yards and four TDs on 18 carries in a 34-12 win. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Nov. 2025 The climactic battle sees Mecha Man completely outmatched, even when Blazer shows up to help. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, the Warriors committed X turnovers and were simply outmatched by the Nuggets. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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