as in surpassed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
a tennis player who outclassed the competition, breezing through the tournament without losing a set
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Recent Examples of outclassed
Unlike Michigan three years ago or Texas last fall, the Rams didn’t look outclassed after the first two drives.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
There are 10 island countries/territories whose GDPs are outclassed by the financial might being poured into the programs.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
A day removed from an emotional, razor-thin defeat to their division rivals, the Phillies were outclassed again on Wednesday night.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Adeleye was outclassed from a pure boxing standpoint, but his heart was on display.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The Tigers were largely outclassed by what’s left of this Twins’ roster outside of one inning from Noah Davis, who is no longer with the major league club.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
There are 10 island countries/territories whose GDPs are outclassed by the financial might being poured into the programs.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
A day removed from an emotional, razor-thin defeat to their division rivals, the Phillies were outclassed again on Wednesday night.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Adeleye was outclassed from a pure boxing standpoint, but his heart was on display.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The Tigers were largely outclassed by what’s left of this Twins’ roster outside of one inning from Noah Davis, who is no longer with the major league club.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outclassed
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According to the Associated Press, the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 64,000.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte posted five different drives of eight plays or more, three of which surpassed 60 yards on the drive.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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During a three-day bench trial last month, a lawyer representing the state of California, argued that the troops’ roles exceeded protective support and ventured into active law enforcement, and said Breyer needed to step in to make sure proper boundaries were in place.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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While Sam’s Club doesn’t disclose financial results from its retail media business, Ma told me advertiser demand exceeded available partnership slots for the Race to the Club and INDYCAR events.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chunkier silhouettes have been eclipsed by slimmer styles in recent years, but this is still a great investment for anyone who loves trainer sneakers over everything else.—
Amina Ayoud,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2025
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They were all eclipsed not by the GOAT, but the other Jordon.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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As a rookie, Worthy topped the Chiefs’ wide receivers corps in receptions last season, with 59.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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This was the third summer running where outgoing transfers topped £1bn.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Outclassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outclassed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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