as in to surpass
to be greater, better, or stronger than
believes Secretariat would outmatch any other horse in racing history
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Recent Examples of outmatch
To be convinced to attack, Chinese leaders would have to conclude that Taiwan was about to outmatch China and would indefinitely sustain its military advantage.
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Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Since its 2021 launch, the Webb space telescope has outmatched even the most optimistic predictions for its performance.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2025
He’s certainly outmatched by the great Claude Rains, who plays Larry’s father, Sir John Talbot.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Be realistic The most uncomfortable truth of the last few days has been how quickly firefighting efforts were overwhelmed and outmatched by the extreme fire conditions, Cohen said.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Since its 2021 launch, the Webb space telescope has outmatched even the most optimistic predictions for its performance.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2025
He’s certainly outmatched by the great Claude Rains, who plays Larry’s father, Sir John Talbot.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Be realistic The most uncomfortable truth of the last few days has been how quickly firefighting efforts were overwhelmed and outmatched by the extreme fire conditions, Cohen said.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outmatch
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That digital reaction surpassed even the volume of content that flooded the internet after the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump last summer.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Saturday’s 37-point defeat marks the Heat’s most lopsided playoff loss in franchise history, surpassing a 36-point loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the 2013 NBA Finals on June 11, 2013.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
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According to Garber, the Trump administration violated Harvard’s First Amendment rights with its demands and exceeds the statutory limits of the government’s authority under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Today, a total of five firms hold significant shares in the defense market, each with annual revenue that exceeds $10 billion.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Its leaders see an opportunity to better position China as a less capricious partner to the Middle East, the global South, and even Europe.—
Chang Che,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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Craig Wood bettered his first-round score by 21 strokes in 1936 (88-67), then went on to win the tournament five years later.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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That winning streak ended in 2019 when Geoff Neal topped Muhammad via decision.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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To top the week off, the Trump administration with all of its DOGE cuts — many on hold by federal court rulings — is on course to spend 7.4% more than President Joe Biden’s administration.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Outmatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outmatch. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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