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
But China is the first to outmatch the United States in size alone, as well as in several strategically relevant areas.
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Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
The process can trigger anxiety, helplessness and even relational trauma, especially when one party feels outmatched or unheard.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Knight tried to outmatch Fatu, who pulled off incredible move after incredible move.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
In terms of financial resources, the McCormack family is far outmatched, but over the past ten years, Abrams has mounted a dogged campaign on their behalf.
—Nick Tabor, Curbed, 11 Apr. 2025
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Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
The process can trigger anxiety, helplessness and even relational trauma, especially when one party feels outmatched or unheard.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Knight tried to outmatch Fatu, who pulled off incredible move after incredible move.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
In terms of financial resources, the McCormack family is far outmatched, but over the past ten years, Abrams has mounted a dogged campaign on their behalf.
—Nick Tabor, Curbed, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outmatch
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Bespoke Investment Group calculates that the S & P 500's average performance on days after a daily decline is the highest in at least 33 years, narrowly surpassing the 2020 average.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
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The death toll was surpassed the following year when a gunman killed 60 people and injured 850 more in Las Vegas.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Additionally, its cash-to-assets ratio of 26.1% far exceeds the market’s 13.8%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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This breathtaking final had already exceeded five hours.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
8 June 2025
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The cerebral and emotional aspect of being a Stray Kid means the members are also constantly pushing themselves to better their craft.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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Richardson is vocal about her journey to continue bettering herself as a person and athlete, making this partnership an excellent match.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Several Toyota models topped iSeeCars' list of vehicles most likely to reach 250,000 miles or more.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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The Lakers have plenty to address this offseason, but shoring up the center spot tops the list.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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“Outmatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outmatch. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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