as in surpassed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
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Recent Examples of outdone
Not to be outdone, the boys racked up a whopping 512 points for their third straight title and fourth total (the first was in 2001).
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Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Rotations were unbalanced, your size was outdone and your defense got outmatched.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Not to be outdone, Sotheby’s has its own Rothko trophy work on offer, the 1957 painting Brown and Blacks in Reds, estimated at $100 million.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 May 2026
Not to be outdone by these veterans, Beaumont has recently seen a wave of new spots open, expanding and reviving the area’s distinct barbecue style.
—J.c. Reid, Houston Chronicle, 2 May 2026
There’s lots of space, only outdone by the third row capacity.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Wendy's has never outdone McDonald's in size or sales, either, but since its start in 1969, the chain with the square patties and the shakes too thick to be called shakes has had as big an impact as any other on the ways fast food is defined and sold around the world.
—Bob Vitale, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Not to be outdone, the amazing Tessa Thompson turns in a fantastically free-wheeling performance as Cass' artist girlfriend, Detroit.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Euphoria Season 3 has already outdone itself, and the first episode doesn’t even premiere for 10 more days.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Rotations were unbalanced, your size was outdone and your defense got outmatched.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Not to be outdone, Sotheby’s has its own Rothko trophy work on offer, the 1957 painting Brown and Blacks in Reds, estimated at $100 million.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 May 2026
Not to be outdone by these veterans, Beaumont has recently seen a wave of new spots open, expanding and reviving the area’s distinct barbecue style.
—J.c. Reid, Houston Chronicle, 2 May 2026
There’s lots of space, only outdone by the third row capacity.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Wendy's has never outdone McDonald's in size or sales, either, but since its start in 1969, the chain with the square patties and the shakes too thick to be called shakes has had as big an impact as any other on the ways fast food is defined and sold around the world.
—Bob Vitale, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Not to be outdone, the amazing Tessa Thompson turns in a fantastically free-wheeling performance as Cass' artist girlfriend, Detroit.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Euphoria Season 3 has already outdone itself, and the first episode doesn’t even premiere for 10 more days.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdone
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The film surpassed $400 million at the global box office, and a sequel that is based on the author’s follow-up book The Housemaid’s Secret is set for release in 2027.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Addie Hajj surpassed 100 career goals, helping to fuel North Reading during a 17-8 Cape Ann League victory over Essex Tech.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Shamsid-Deen initially sought to impose a 90-day jail term, but prosecutor Jonah Karls informed him that the sentence exceeded his legal authority, something the judge appeared unaware of.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia broke records set in 1896, and exceeded their 20th century average April temperatures by as much as eight degrees.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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This one is infused with marrow and topped with radish, plus more onion, cilantro and salsa on those beautiful blue corn tortillas.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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International benchmark Brent Crude topped $112 a barrel Tuesday with no clear indication of an imminent resolution to the war that has severely constrained shipping traffic through the strait.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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At its zenith, sky-gazers can expect to see as many as 50 meteors an hour under optimal conditions, although NASA warns that fainter meteors may be eclipsed by bright moonlight this year.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
3 May 2026
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Jackson LaCombe’s assist on Gauthier’s goal moved him back into a tie for the NHL’s playoff points lead with nine, though he was soon eclipsed when Leon Draisaitl’s assist on a late academic goal pushed the German star’s total to 10.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The general manager excelled in the draft early in his Broncos tenure, landing future All-Pros Pat Surtain II and Quinn Meinerz, plus seventh-rounder Jonathon Cooper in 2021.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The younger Levi had excelled in the classroom and on the tennis team at Loyola High School.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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