outdid

past tense of outdo

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of outdid That's a boost over the Pixel 9's 60fps, though the Galaxy S25 outdid them both at 118fps. PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdid
Verb
  • Most preseason projections had Miami in the low 60s for wins, but with 13 games still remaining, the Marlins have already surpassed last year’s total by eight.
    Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
  • During their 27-18 victory over the Commanders at Lambeau Field, however, the Packers surpassed Parsons’ best-case scenario.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The effort this year far exceeded the $300,000 goal, with about $450,000 raised – another record for the foundation created after Carlson died during an ocean rescue in 2014.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
  • In the first quarter of the year, the price of Miami's luxury condos exceeded $1,000 per square foot for the first time in history.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In the battle to usurp the Conservative Party, Robinson is eclipsed by the growing strength of Reform UK, a political party led by Nigel Farage.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
  • His political capital is limited and he’s been totally eclipsed by Wu.
    Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The group has topped the charts three times in the past with debut LP Suede (1993), Coming Up (1996) and Head Music (1999).
    Thomas Smith, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
  • California, Texas, New York, and Florida topped the list, WalletHub said.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Outdid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdid. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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