OUTGUNNING Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

outgunning

verb

present participle of outgun

as in surpassing

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

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losing (to)

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The company took more than 14 months to rebound, finally surpassing its $38 IPO price in July 2013.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
The Himalayas have the highest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest, with over 110 mountain peaks surpassing 24,000 feet (7,300 meters) of elevation above sea level.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of surpassing

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Domestic profit and sustainability rules (PSR) have been replaced, but UEFA’s football earnings rule employs the same principles around limiting overall losses, and the other €3m fine was due to exceeding those.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
To build trust and integrate with international markets, Central Asian governments and banks are proactively enhancing compliance standards, often exceeding local regulations, to ensure transparent and secure financial transactions.

— Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of exceeding

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Musk is the richest man in the world – with his net worth eclipsing $1 trillion after the SpaceX IPO – and people want a piece of that track record of success.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
The nine first-round selections marked the most in conference history, eclipsing the previous record of seven set in 2010.

— Latif Love June 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

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