Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcompeted
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The Chiefs defeated the Lions 30-17 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, improving to an even 3-3 with the victory.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025 -
Series history Tennessee snapped a 4-game losing streak in the series against Arkansas and defeated the Razorbacks for the first time since a 34-13 decision at Neyland Stadium in 2007.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The four funds had outperformed most of their regional peers, according to a company spokesperson, ranking in the top quartile of 479 private equity and venture capital funds in emerging Asia markets surveyed by Cambridge Associates as of the end of the first quarter.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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The research team revealed that the bamboo plastic also matched or outperformed traditional plastics in tests of mechanical and thermal stability, and shapeability, presenting it as a viable alternative for use in industry.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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Building on the site commenced in the 13th century under the instruction of Ibn al-Ahmar, the first member of the Nasrid family to be emir of Granada, and the sprawling compound was used by the emirs until Isabella and Ferdinand conquered the city in 1492.—
Fiona Mozley,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps, executives say, Coors Field can never be conquered.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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One reason is that the fan base is demoralized after La Vinotinto was routed 6-3 by Colombia in the final qualifying date last month and failed to earn a World Cup playoff spot.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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After a game that took so many detours and routed new paths — longer than any winner-take-all playoff game in history — his almost-heroic effort was all but an afterthought.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Cohen easily trounced his primary challengers last year, with the closest runner-up, Corey Strong, trailing him by more than 50 points.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Brewers trounced the Cubs in Game 1, while the Dodgers, came back and shocked the Phillies in their first game.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere in-state outside of the Big 3, UCF lost narrowly to Kansas, FAU defeated Rice, UConn clobbered FIU and South Florida beat Charlotte.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Two weeks ago, Ramírez clobbered a cutter from Troy Melton for a go-ahead home run to complete a sweep in Detroit.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Alcaraz bested Djokovic 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, giving the former champ his first loss on Center Court in a decade.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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Not yet bested today, the most exquisite zombie movie ever created demanded to be seen by more audiences, and using late-night slots at drive-in theaters and rep cinemas as a cheap way to build out its reputation was brilliant.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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The team who overcame Serbia should be rewarded.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Somehow, the Red Sox overcame countless injuries and surprising roster decisions to win 89 games and make the postseason for the first time in four years.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Outcompeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcompeted. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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