Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcompeted
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DeGette has defeated primary challengers before, but this time her opponents have lined up long endorsement rosters.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026 -
McKendree University defeated Cal State San Marcos 4-3 Sunday to eliminate the Cougars and advance to the best-of-three series to determine the NCAA Division II softball champions.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Given these risks, the higher rate of return for these four stocks does not seem warranted — especially since only IonQ has outperformed the index.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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On one hand, Brown outperformed former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024 and boasts the best track record among Democrats who ran for statewide office over the past 20 years.—
Haley BeMiller,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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The inventor of the Basque cheesecake, a dessert that has conquered the world, will retire next year, leaving behind a legacy that has reshaped menus globally.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger conquered DWTS season 10 with Derek Hough, and she's been unstoppable ever since.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Two days ago, the Avalanche routed Ottawa 8-2 in Ball Arena.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The agency's 10-year reorganization plan includes an overhaul of its regional transportation system, reducing the number of USPS vehicle trips for transporting mail from post offices to processing plants, where mail is postmarked, sorted and routed.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Monday night, the New York Knicks trounced the Cleveland Cavaliers to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Trump revealed no second thoughts after Paxton trounced Cornyn on Tuesday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Bottom line Next, ponder how surging rates clobbered affordability as home prices failed to tumble, and sales collapsed.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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The best team in hockey was clobbered.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Horror films directed by YouTubers in their 20s have broken records and bested Star Wars at the box office.—
Ethan Beck,
Washington Post,
1 June 2026
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The mark bested the previous record set back in 2014.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The Miami Hurricanes overcame the first-inning implosion on Saturday night, one in which poor pitching from AJ Ciscar and poor defense behind him allowed the Florida Gators to score six runs in the winner’s bracket game in the Gainesville Regional of the NCAA tournament.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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La Mirada scored two runs in the fifth inning, but Escobar closed out well and overcame walking five batters.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Outcompeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcompeted. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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