outplay
verb
out·play
ˌau̇t-ˈplā 
outplayed; outplaying; outplays
: to play better than
especially
: to outdo in playing a game
The Knicks took a 21-point lead in the first half, gave up 18 consecutive points in the third quarter, but outplayed the Kings down the stretch to win … —
The Times Union (Albany, New York)
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Sporting was thoroughly outplayed in every facet and fell behind 3-0.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
The 59-year-old and Sock were vastly outplayed by their Australian opponents, coming second in almost every statistical measure in their match in Newport, Rhode Island.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Speaking to reporters after the loss, Pacers forward Pascal Siakam gave credit to the Knicks for outplaying Indiana.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
By the end of the year, though, Walker had outplayed Nijman and won the job.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
The 59-year-old and Sock were vastly outplayed by their Australian opponents, coming second in almost every statistical measure in their match in Newport, Rhode Island.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Speaking to reporters after the loss, Pacers forward Pascal Siakam gave credit to the Knicks for outplaying Indiana.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
By the end of the year, though, Walker had outplayed Nijman and won the job.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for outplay
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“Outplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outplay. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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