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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Warroad beat Luverne 5-1 in Wednesday’s opening quarterfinal as Vivienne Marcowka scored a pair of goals and Olivia Anthony tallied three points on a day the Warriors outshot Luverne 44-16. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026 And while a talented photographer can work wonders, even the best can’t outshoot a schedule that’s too tight or work literal color-correcting magic on photos washed out by the blazing sun. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026 Unofficially, Santa Margarita outshot Santiago, 16-7, with five shots on goal to the Sharks’ one. Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026 Lillard outshot Booker and Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel in the finals. Dan Woike, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outshoot

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 22 Feb. 2026.

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