outscore
verb
out·score
ˌau̇t-ˈskȯr 
outscored; outscoring
: to score more points than
The Cats went on to outscore the Chargers 16-10 in the third and 17-12 in the fourth to win by 16.—
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The club also won its first three league matches for the first time while outscoring its opponents 6-0.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Facing a six-point deficit, Decatur outscored La Vega 17-11 in the fourth quarter to extend their season.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
Orlando outscored Minnesota 33-20 in the second frame and took advantage with Edwards off the floor.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
After that, the Hornets’ defense took over and allowed 1-of-11 shooting from the field to outscore the Panthers 13-2 with senior Gabriel McIntyre netting 10 in the first half with five in each quarter to lead 21-17 at the half.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Facing a six-point deficit, Decatur outscored La Vega 17-11 in the fourth quarter to extend their season.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
Orlando outscored Minnesota 33-20 in the second frame and took advantage with Edwards off the floor.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
After that, the Hornets’ defense took over and allowed 1-of-11 shooting from the field to outscore the Panthers 13-2 with senior Gabriel McIntyre netting 10 in the first half with five in each quarter to lead 21-17 at the half.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Outscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outscore. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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