Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-upping
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Sam’s science fiction action adventure spotlights life on the margins if also on the fringes of deep space, its two main characters a pair of well-meaning outcasts outrunning the law.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Erin is outrunning some slightly unfriendly conditions for the next few days.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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The town has long been home to some of the world’s most remarkable ski resorts, each seemingly outdoing the last with grander lobbies, better views, and ever-more attentive service.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And though Swift has never had trouble outdoing herself, her past few projects have left expectations quite high.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Fox News poll found that the economy remains the dominant issue for 37 percent of voters, outpacing all other issues.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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In fact, so far this year, Corning is up over 60%, far outpacing the S&P 500’s 11% gain.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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As experts, the members of Forbes Business Council have experience implementing customer service best practices without exceeding their budget or overwhelming their team.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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An American Medical Association survey of 13,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in 2022 reflected rates of burnout exceeding 50% in several key specialties.—
Patrick Aguilar,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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Most good thrillers escalate gradually, with each twist surpassing the last.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Oracle on Wednesday jumped from being the 13th-most valuable company in the S&P 500 to the 10th most-valuable, surpassing the market value of Eli Lilly (LLY), Walmart (WMT) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM).—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Stakes in Group C Supplied Bafana Bafana will host Nigeria, knowing that a victory could effectively eliminate the Super Eagles' chances of topping Group C, unless off-field issues alter the situation.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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By scooping her chocolate cake into dessert glasses and topping it with icing and strawberries, Gaines tapped into this centuries-old dessert tradition.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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That experience reinforced his belief that Indian cinema is transcending traditional regional boundaries.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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The effort involved transcending denominational lines.—
Marla Brown Fogelman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Trump is a man of many hats Immigration has become the dominant political issue in Britain, eclipsing concerns over a faltering economy, as the country faces a record number of asylum claims.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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After all, Forbes reported that Swift’s Eras tour became the highest-grossing music tour of all time, eclipsing $2 billion in ticket revenues.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“One-upping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-upping. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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