outrebound
verb
out·re·bound
ˌau̇t-ˈrē-ˌbau̇nd 
-ri-ˈbau̇nd
outrebounded; outrebounding; outrebounds
basketball
: to rebound more than (an opponent)
Dixon has taken a different approach to motivating the Panthers this season. His usual goal had been for his team to outrebound opponents by 10 per game.—
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Wilson said Page, who averages nearly seven rebounds, easily outrebounds his size.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The Longhorns outrebound opponents by an average of 12½ boards a game while Mississippi State barely holds an edge in that department this season.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
Council scored 14 points on chilly 3-of-15 shooting (1-of-4 from 3) and Tiller had 11 points and eight rebounds as KU (5-2) outrebound the Orange 49-29.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Nov. 2025
The Tigers also outrebound opponents by about eight per game.
—Chuck Carlton, Dallas News, 28 Mar. 2023
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The Longhorns outrebound opponents by an average of 12½ boards a game while Mississippi State barely holds an edge in that department this season.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
Council scored 14 points on chilly 3-of-15 shooting (1-of-4 from 3) and Tiller had 11 points and eight rebounds as KU (5-2) outrebound the Orange 49-29.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Nov. 2025
The Tigers also outrebound opponents by about eight per game.
—Chuck Carlton, Dallas News, 28 Mar. 2023
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“Outrebound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outrebound. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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