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
During the latest episode, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony arrived following a skit in which a trio of 14-year-olds outmatched Mulaney.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 May 2025
However, despite being clearly outmatched by the bull in that particular moment, That Mexican OT held his own throughout much of the event.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025
The Washington Post: Analysts say U.S. negotiators are being outmatched by their Russian counterparts in Ukraine talks.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
If war erupted with the Soviet Union, and NATO forces were quickly outmatched, the U.S. would be risking not only the lives of troops stationed in Europe but also the lives of people at home, who were now within reach of Soviet ballistic missiles.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 May 2025
However, despite being clearly outmatched by the bull in that particular moment, That Mexican OT held his own throughout much of the event.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025
The Washington Post: Analysts say U.S. negotiators are being outmatched by their Russian counterparts in Ukraine talks.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
If war erupted with the Soviet Union, and NATO forces were quickly outmatched, the U.S. would be risking not only the lives of troops stationed in Europe but also the lives of people at home, who were now within reach of Soviet ballistic missiles.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outmatch
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Revenue increased by 13% year-over-year to $3.1 billion, surpassing the $3.03 billion consensus, with an EPS of $1.03 exceeding expectations of $0.94.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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There has not been a player who has competed or surpassed a senior member in a position.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Already this summer, Carll has opened for Tyler Childers, Turnpike, and Robert Earl Keen, with crowds often exceeding 10,000.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Just like any other business, rental housing has to at least pay for itself, and if those costs exceed rent collections, like any other business, a housing project will be in trouble.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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That small accomplishment alone, which isn’t actually so small, always serves to better my headspace when too busy with other things to fully deep-clean every surface, bathroom, and cluttered cabinet.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Eight appearances in his first season were bettered by 23 in the next.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Remember, Bills-Giants last week nearly topped 60 points, and the Bears' tie with the Dolphins was also high-scoring.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Senior, 6-0, 210 Accolades: 4-star prospect; ESPN top 300; three-time Sun Sentinel Super 11 selection; Rivals Top 250; helped Bulls to first state title in school history; Palm Beach County Lou Groza Player of the Year Award as sophomore.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Outmatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outmatch. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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