OUTGUNNED Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

outgunned

verb

past tense of outgun

as in exceeded

to be greater, better, or stronger than a marketing firm whose innovative ad campaigns have consistently outgunned its rivals'

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lost (to)

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Verb

China’s total gold imports, which also reflect private and institutional demand, exceeded 1,000 metric tons during the first eight months of the year, the WGC said.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
This was reflected in this year’s SpaceX IPO where the allotment reserved for retail exceeded 20%.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of exceeded

Verb

This marks the third time that Universal has surpassed $5 billion globally, with the most recent coming in 2017.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
Three of the five pics that surpassed $1B (Michael being one of them) were released by Universal.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of surpassed

Verb

The reunion becomes even stranger when Constance prepares for a dark holiday celebration, with Kai Anderson (Evan Peters) from Cult helping decorate a black Christmas tree topped with a pentagram.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
If that’s too much steak for you, share a six-ounce sirloin appetizer that comes topped with Gorgonzola for $20.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of topped

Verb

Glenn outclassed Titans coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who is considered one of the league’s better play-callers.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
Almost every fan inside the 72,000-capacity Arrowhead Stadium who braved the extreme heat went home happy after the team outclassed Denver 31-10.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of outclassed

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