outfight

verb

Definition of outfightnext
as in to outdo

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Recent Examples of outfight But the 6-foot-3, 201-pound Coleman is the epitome of a receiver who makes high-point catches, catches balls with his hands not his body and will outfight defensive backs for the football. — Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outfight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfight
  1. outdo
  2. better
  3. overpower
  4. surpass
  5. subjugate
  6. outstrip
  7. vanquish
  8. outshine
Verb
  • Over the years, India’s blockbusters have sought to outdo each other in budget, especially those in Bollywood and the Telugu film industry.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But the folks over there may have outdone themselves with the absolutely bonkers casting for their upcoming production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of outdo
Verb
  • His revered mentor, José Antonio Abreu, who founded the educational program in 1975 with the conviction that learning music can, in bettering lives, lead to profound social change.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Asking for feedback is only one step of the process in bettering your organization.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of better
Verb
  • Her eye makeup enhanced the shape of her eyes rather than relying on bold colors or dramatic techniques, and her brows framed her face without overpowering it.
    — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Known for its sculptural designs and polished finishes driven by a distinctly Scandinavian sensibility, the Copenhagen label crafts jewelry and leather goods that elevate day-to-day dressing without overpowering it.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of overpower
Verb
  • With the first movie becoming Blumhouse’s biggest opening ever in 2023, despite a theatrical day-and-date on Peacock, followed by last year’s sequel breaking multiple box office records, the franchise has surpassed $530M globally.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Solar generation surged again in 2025 and, for the first time, surpassed wind as a source of global electricity.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of surpass
Verb
  • This would rake in untold billions of dollars for the company — and all but ensure that its lofty, moral duty would forever be subjugated the money-making whims of Wall Street.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Every administration has its own policy agenda and preferences, but this goes beyond that, subjugating science to partisanship and holding research and infrastructure money hostage throughout much of the country.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of subjugate
Verb
  • Investors are focusing on CoreWeave's ability to secure scarce Nvidia supply, convert it into long-term contracts, and its falling cost of capital, with demand still outstripping supply.
    — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Each sides’ offensive capabilities now appear to be outstripping their air defenses, analysts say.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of outstrip
Verb
  • At the end of the fairytale, the Queen vanquishes Rumpelstiltskin by correctly guessing his name.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In recent years, there were delays and interruptions because of weather, but not full days getting vanquished.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of vanquish
Verb
  • According to the hypothesis, a black hole star would be embedded in a growing galaxy, too, but its light could easily outshine and obscure the surrounding stars.
    — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Even some open-source Chinese efforts are also outshining the tech giant.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of outshine

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