OUTCLASSED Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

outclassed

verb

past tense of outclass

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 Wales was far stronger than the all-local team that was thrashed 73-0 by South Africa last November in Cardiff, and still outclassed. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 But in the semifinals, England squandered a late 1-0 lead to Lionel Messi and Argentina, and France — a tournament favorite —was outclassed 2-0 by Spain. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 In the semifinal, however, they were outclassed, outrun, and left stunned by a Spanish team that had mastered the art of moving the ball with pace and accuracy. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026 France’s midfield was smothered, outpassed and outclassed by Rodri, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Olmo. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Not many would have predicted a shutout for France before this semifinal encounter but, in truth, Didier Deschamps’ team was outshone and outclassed by a far superior opponent. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 Ultimately, the Shuttle was outclassed, at least on a commercial basis, by lower-cost expendable rockets. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 While the 4-1 score was a bit jarring, no one should have been surprised for the USMNT to get outclassed by the Belgians. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 8 July 2026 And all game long, Canada outclassed South Africa, who at times appeared content to hold the ball and take the game to a penalty shootout (earning jeers from the Canada-heavy crowd). — Sean Gregory, Time, 29 June 2026

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In South Korea last year, the number of divorces among couples who had been married at least 30 years surpassed divorces among younger couples who were married less than five years – for the first time ever.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
The cinematic masterpiece surpassed both critics’ and box office expectations in its opening weekend.

— Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of surpassed

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Opera Carolina saw a steep 67% decline in total revenue over a four-year period, and its liabilities exceeded its assets by nearly $4 million, according to its latest tax return.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
This led to a state audit in 2018 that concluded the system took much longer to address complaints against faculty than staff, imposed inconsistent disciplinary action on repeat offenders, and often exceeded investigation timeframes.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of exceeded

Verb

During the spring of 2024, De La Cruz was offered an extension that would’ve eclipsed Votto’s 10-year, $225-million deal as the largest in Reds history.

— C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Shares have managed to hold in their longer, neutral range and now have eclipsed their 50-month moving average.

— Jay Woods, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of eclipsed

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Rodrigo looked laidback for the outing with her long dark hair pulled back into a low ponytail and topped with a blue baseball cap.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 July 2026
The Lavish Habits — gin or vodka with coconut cream, orange blossom, celery bitters, lemon and lime topped with a sprig of fresh dill, $15 — is my new favorite summer cocktail.

— Beth Rankin, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

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