OUTDID Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

outdid

verb

past tense of outdo

as in surpassed

to be greater, better, or stronger than two vaccine developers who spent years vigorously trying to outdo one another's research

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Recent Examples of outdid Only goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel outdid him in United’s greatest season. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 6 July 2026 Of course, Carly’s kitsch far outdid her neighbors’ in its oddness, luridness, lavishness. — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026 Somehow, though, the Royals outdid themselves Monday night with a nauseating defeat — one that conjured the immortal wisdom of former Royals manager Buddy Bell. — Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 In an administration full of SNL cold opens waiting to happen, Pete Hegseth really outdid himself this week — and Colin Jost wasn’t even in the room. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 With its substantial political resources and $22 million in spending — perhaps even more — AIPAC far outdid other groups in outside spending in Black and underserved communities. — Jesse Jackson Jr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 James outdid himself later in the same game against Cleveland — taking flight to slam a lob from Austin Reaves. — Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 When, in 1941, Rodin performed in an evening of Shakespeare scenes, the émigré newspaper Aufbau raved that his Puck outdid Rooney’s. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026 Basically, Bath & Body and Disney really outdid themselves on this collab. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdid

Verb

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

Verb

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

Verb

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