outdistanced

past tense of outdistance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdistanced
Verb
  • According to the Associated Press, the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 64,000.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Charlotte posted five different drives of eight plays or more, three of which surpassed 60 yards on the drive.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • During a three-day bench trial last month, a lawyer representing the state of California, argued that the troops’ roles exceeded protective support and ventured into active law enforcement, and said Breyer needed to step in to make sure proper boundaries were in place.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • While Sam’s Club doesn’t disclose financial results from its retail media business, Ma told me advertiser demand exceeded available partnership slots for the Race to the Club and INDYCAR events.
    Kiri Masters, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Chunkier silhouettes have been eclipsed by slimmer styles in recent years, but this is still a great investment for anyone who loves trainer sneakers over everything else.
    Amina Ayoud, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
  • They were all eclipsed not by the GOAT, but the other Jordon.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As a rookie, Worthy topped the Chiefs’ wide receivers corps in receptions last season, with 59.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This was the third summer running where outgoing transfers topped £1bn.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Outdistanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdistanced. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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