Thesaurus results for OUTSMART

outsmart

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈsmärt

as in to outwit

to get the better of through cleverness an inexpensive security system that would likely be outsmarted by anyone with a serious interest in circumventing it

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Recent Examples of outsmart There’s also the Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag designed to outsmart pickpockets, plus the Taygeer Travel Backpack that can easily replace your carry-on. —

Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026 Williams did not play the cool heel or try to outsmart everyone. —

Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 However, ancient mythology is filled with examples of crafty foxes being outsmarted by their own traps. —

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 20 Jan. 2026 The Dodgers not only outspend every team by a wide margin, but also outsmart and outperform them. —

Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outsmart

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The Rams, seeded 11th, caused an average of 22 turnovers per game with its full-court trapping defense and outwitted everyone in their run from First Four to Final Four.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
Probst, who grew up in the Seattle area and started his career here, is synonymous with the show that’s outlasted (and outwitted, and outplayed) any TV counterpart.

— Paige Cornwell, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026