one-upping

present participle of one-up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-upping
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • And though Swift has never had trouble outdoing herself, her past few projects have left expectations quite high.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Most good thrillers escalate gradually, with each twist surpassing the last.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • That experience reinforced his belief that Indian cinema is transcending traditional regional boundaries.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The effort involved transcending denominational lines.
    Marla Brown Fogelman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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