outcompete

verb

Definition of outcompetenext
as in to outperform

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Recent Examples of outcompete Key criteria include rapid spread, high reproduction and the ability to outcompete native species. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026 Both OpenAI and Musk’s startup, xAI, are actively pursuing ways to outcompete the other in a contest fueled by personal drama. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026 But then China swept in and used state subsidies, lower environmental standards, and a long-term industrial strategy to outcompete Western companies. — Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026 Reseed the lawn afterwards to give the grass a chance to outcompete creeping Charlie. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outcompete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcompete
  1. outperform
  2. best
  3. overcome
  4. subdue
  5. conquer
  6. surmount
  7. defeat
  8. outdo
Verb
  • Authentic, opinionated posts from real people will always outperform polished brand content.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Raynaud outperformed his draft position more than any other player in last year’s rookie class after being selected in the second round with the 42nd overall pick.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of outperform
Verb
  • In his most recent outing, Machado Garry bested former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in November.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Gill, 26, had bested German great Manuel Neuer in a penalty shootout in the previous round.
    — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of best
Verb
  • The rookie point guard overcame early shooting struggles to lead all scorers with 25 points.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • The telecommunications giant’s fight to end landline service is playing out in the FCC and federal court, amid an underlying battle over how much power the agency has to overcome decisions by states.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • Cops on foot chased the teen down, using a Taser to subdue him near Rogers Ave.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • For all the bombast surrounding the official proceedings, beginning with the UFC fight at the White House, elsewhere the mood has seemed subdued.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Definition of subdue
Verb
  • The Romans conquered this region more than two millennia ago.
    — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • Game plan for the title fight Gaethje has also conquered the art of performing as an underdog.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 July 2026
Definition of conquer
Verb
  • While wearables were already a hard enough curve to convince people on regarding constant data collection, embedding sensors and ways to collect data inside people’s homes will be an even higher threshold to surmount.
    — Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • However, there are still some hurdles to surmount, particularly financing.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 27 June 2026
Definition of surmount
Verb
  • Michelin said defeating the current version of the measure is California Retailers Association’s top priority of all the bills that are still pending in the Legislature.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • The Texas Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 at Globe Life Field on Thursday night to reclaim first place in the American League West.
    — Cal Phillips Updated July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
Definition of defeat
Verb
  • The Slushi has been around for a couple years, and its popularity remains high (perhaps only to be outdone by the brand’s Creami).
    — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026
  • Not to be outdone by Carolina playing with a 14-yr old, Chicago started 13-yr old Elsie Hendershot, just acquired from STL.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of outdo

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“Outcompete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcompete. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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