Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcompeted
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The first turned a fourth-quarter fumble into a 59-yard score when Achane burst through a tired, and seemingly defeated Buffalo defensive front and outsprinted the Bills’ entire secondary to the end zone.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025 -
In nonplayoff action, Ben Chen rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns as Westford Academy defeated Newton South, 33-13.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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In 2025, the school academically outperformed 6% of peer schools.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Why the results surprised scientists When tested, the all-waste-plastic supercapacitor outperformed similar devices made with traditional glass fiber separators.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The museum has never shied away from the more problematic areas of British art history, including art made in countries that Englands conquered or colonized.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
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Silicon Valley grew convinced that other difficult tasks would soon be conquered.—
Cal Newport,
New Yorker,
27 Dec. 2025
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Democrats routed the Republican Party from high-profile governors’ races to obscure local contests Tuesday, sweeping statewide races in Virginia and New Jersey while electing New York City’s first Muslim mayor.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was well known for donning a bulletproof vest and for verbally challenging organized crime deeply routed in the state.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Further north, in New Jersey, a state with about a 20% Latino population, Democrat Mikie Sherrill trounced her Republican opponent.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Democrats trounced Republicans on Tuesday in three key races with little in common apart from one issue — affordability.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Panthers nearly got the equalizer 15 minutes in but Laila Rosen’s shot clobbered the crossbar.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
22 Nov. 2025
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Mendoza, who was about to be clobbered by oncoming rushers, stepped into a throw and delivered a high pass to Cooper.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, Leftwich told media Sunday that Big 12 coordinators who had bested him at times in the regular season gave him information over the bye week.—
Ty Kaplan,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Jan. 2026
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Hardman bested Republican Lucas Loftin by an overwhelming margin to win a seat representing parts of the Des Moines suburbs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Keldon Johnson had 27 points, Victor Wembanyama added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists from Luka Doncic to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-91 on Wednesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In 2017, for instance, prosecutors in Contra Costa overcame an insanity defense by William Shultz, who murdered a 9-year-old Discovery Bay boy during a sleepover and blamed it on a delusion about an impending World War III.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Outcompeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcompeted. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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