OUTMATCH Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

outmatch

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈmach

Definition of outmatch

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

lose (to)

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Recent Examples of outmatch Although the British and French entered the war with more tanks and heavier designs than the Germans, they were outmatched in terms of speed and maneuverability. — Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026 While China and the US are commonly cast as rivals on equal footing, Beijing remains fundamentally outmatched by Washington’s financial power, a leading Financial Times columnist argued. — Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 19 May 2026 Rotations were unbalanced, your size was outdone and your defense got outmatched. — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026 For some residents who oppose the project, the sense of being outmatched extends beyond the township hall or the courtroom. — Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for outmatch

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Verb

Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
With the more than 2,000-acre jump in size, the Aspen Acres fire has surpassed the 2012 High Park fire and sits behind the 2018 Spring Creek fire, which consumed 108,045 acres, according to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.

— Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 July 2026

Definition of surpass

Verb

The Lodging Association letter, which was written by executive director Fred Tayco, says charging hotels a flat fee could violate Proposition 26’s requirements that fees not exceed the reasonable cost of providing a service.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Near-record copper prices, exceeding $6 a pound, are prompting manufacturers to switch to aluminum, signaling a potential end to copper's boom.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of exceed

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What began as a Christmas gift distribution for farmworker children has now blossomed into an ongoing effort to better the lives of farmworkers by churches in San Jose.

— Eliana Aguilar, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Second in Austria marked Verstappen’s best result of the season — bettering his third in Canada.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of better

Verb

The leader of the Reform UK party – which is topping most UK opinion polls – resigned as a member of parliament for Clacton-on-Sea, his constituency in southeast England, on Tuesday, amid mounting controversy over undeclared financial donations.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
In recent years, with attendance at Latin Mass topping 4,000, the SSPX built a 1,500-seat, $42 million church high on its campus overlooking the tranquil town.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

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