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

If a false accusation appears on a high-authority site, creating a blog post on your company website probably won't outrank it. — Victoria Marshall, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

For the first time, Miami has become the second-most expensive metropolitan area in the US, outranked only by San Francisco. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Maryland’s education edge continues to slide, with neighbors including Virginia and North Carolina outranking us and luring residents and revenue away from our great state. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026

Rafaela is only outranked on the Red Sox roster by right fielder Wilyer Abreu, whose 17 DRS are tied with Dodgers’ Andy Pages for most among all major league outfielders. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 July 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