outrank

verb

out·​rank ˌau̇t-ˈraŋk 

outranked; outranking; outranks

transitive verb

1

: to rank higher than

2

: to exceed in importance

Synonyms of outrank

• outweigh

Examples of outrank in a Sentence

A general outranks a colonel.

The only topic to outrank the economy this week was the war.

Recent Examples on the Web

Low and mid-rise jeans continue to outrank high-rise jeans this season, while white jeans are being appreciated as a more polished alternative to classic blue. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2026

Still, one Wegmans store in the Chatham, Durham, Orange and Person area with $121 million in sales outranked Whole Foods, Publix and Lowes Foods — each with two stores — by 32%, 34% and 102%, respectively. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026

Inflation woes also outranked other fears like interest rate changes (ranked as a top concern by 44% of respondents), market volatility (34%) and the Middle East conflict (32%). — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

The world's aviation landscape looks a little different this year, with South Korea's Incheon International Airport outranking Dubai International as the world's busiest airport. — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outrank

• gangplank
• nonbank
• outflank
• sandbank
• antitank
• interbank
• riverbank
• banc
• bank
• blank
• clank
• crank

Kids Definition

outrank

verb

out·​rank (ˈ)au̇t-ˈraŋk 

: to rank higher or be more important than