Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-upped
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As Hirsch points out, a similar spike in energy prices surfaced around the 1979 Iranian Revolution, especially in the Los Angeles region—where inflation outpaced the national average by about two percentage points.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Full-year profit of $272 million outpaced the $109 million from fiscal year 2024.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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When, in 1941, Rodin performed in an evening of Shakespeare scenes, the émigré newspaper Aufbau raved that his Puck outdid Rooney’s.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Basically, Bath & Body and Disney really outdid themselves on this collab.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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The capybara surpassed the typical 10- to 12-year life expectancy for the species in human care.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
26 Mar. 2026
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Given California’s capital city can hit triple digits and years has on occasion surpassed 110 degrees, the A’s scheduled about as few day games at home as logistically possibly.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Charred flatbreads are also on the menu alongside heartier mains like pan-seared branzino and rib eye steak topped with golden butter.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The sunniness outside is eclipsed by that inside the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Durant had already eclipsed Wilt Chamberlain (31,419) and Dirk Nowitzki (31,560) this season before moving up again Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the 32nd minute, Jónsdóttir once again outran Anderson down the left sideline to create another breakaway.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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But there was time for one final score when Payne outran the Cincinnati defense for a 9-yard touchdown with 23 seconds remaining to lift TCU to a 31-17 halftime lead.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Nov. 2025
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During key periods like the pandemic boom and another surge in 2025, trading card indexes tracking Pokémon sales posted gains that far exceeded the S&P 500's long-term average annual return of 10% to 12%, according to trading card valuation tool Card Ladder.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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While all samples met federal primary drinking water standards for contaminants, such as lead and copper, every site exceeded secondary standards, which are linked to taste, odor, discoloration, and, critically, corrosion in pipes.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Inside that costume was Piper Randolph, a first-team All-American junior fencer who excelled in the Pan-American Cadet Championships.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Johnson has excelled for her hometown program scoring 28 points in back-to-back wins over Georgia and Iowa.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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“One-upped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-upped. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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