outshoot

verb

out·​shoot ˌau̇t-ˈshüt How to pronounce outshoot (audio)
outshot ˌau̇t-ˈshät How to pronounce outshoot (audio) ; outshooting

transitive verb

1
: to surpass in shooting or making shots
2
: to shoot or go beyond

Examples of outshoot in a Sentence

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John McCarthy had two saves for the Galaxy, who had 49% possession and were outshot 12-6. Fagúndez, who turned 30 on Valentine’s Day, started the match and became the youngest player in league history to reach 400 regular season appearances. Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025 Detroit outshot the Canadiens, 36-21, but in a story that was all too familiar, could not put enough in the net. Max Bultman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 The Union had 58% possession and outshot Orlando 20-6, including 10-1 in the first half. Tribune Wire Services, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025 Montreal outshot Florida 9-5 in the opening 20 minutes as the teams were tied 1-1 after one period. Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outshoot

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outshoot was in 1530

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“Outshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outshoot. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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