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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Political advertising surged in Georgia during the 2026 midterms, surpassing the presidential election just two years ago, Savannah Sicurella reports.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Nov. 2026
The years following were marked by major milestones, including going public, surpassing $1 billion in revenue, and beefing up its store count.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of surpassing

Verb

With a population exceeding 110 million people -- over 40 million more than France -- Congo is the most populous nation where French is the official language, and its withdrawal would mark a significant blow to the organization.

— GRANT PECK, Arkansas Online, 15 Nov. 2026
On the wealth tax, Newsom gets the political benefit of having opposed it, in turn protecting his Silicon Valley contributors, while continuing to back a national minimum tax on net worth exceeding $100 million.

— Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of exceeding

Verb

More than 98 percent of lots sold within or above their pre-sale estimates, with 40 percent eclipsing their high estimates.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
The department’s interactive police activity dashboard said 25 vehicles have been reported so far this year, eclipsing the seven vehicles reported stolen in all of 2025.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of eclipsing

Verb

With the whole world at our fingertips, these are the 27 places topping our lists for the year to come.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Berry prices spiked, with blackberries exceeding $8 per pound and blueberries topping $7 per pound, Fowler said.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of topping

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