as in exceeded
to be greater, better, or stronger than
believes Secretariat would outmatch any other horse in racing history
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of outmatched
Despite the decline in the overall immigrant population, the United States continues to have more immigrants than any other country, but it is outmatched by several other countries that have higher proportions of immigrants in their populations.
—
Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Despite a strong six-inning performance from Dustin May, the Red Sox, who had to contend with Trevor Rogers for the first seven innings, looked outmatched from the word ‘go’ and fell to their American League East rivals 6-3.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
The Red Sox looked woefully outmatched by teams built to go the distance.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Despite a strong six-inning performance from Dustin May, the Red Sox, who had to contend with Trevor Rogers for the first seven innings, looked outmatched from the word ‘go’ and fell to their American League East rivals 6-3.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
The Red Sox looked woefully outmatched by teams built to go the distance.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outmatched
Verb
-
During a three-day bench trial last month, a lawyer representing the state of California, argued that the troops’ roles exceeded protective support and ventured into active law enforcement, and said Breyer needed to step in to make sure proper boundaries were in place.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
-
While Sam’s Club doesn’t disclose financial results from its retail media business, Ma told me advertiser demand exceeded available partnership slots for the Race to the Club and INDYCAR events.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
According to the Associated Press, the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 64,000.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
-
Charlotte posted five different drives of eight plays or more, three of which surpassed 60 yards on the drive.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Chunkier silhouettes have been eclipsed by slimmer styles in recent years, but this is still a great investment for anyone who loves trainer sneakers over everything else.—
Amina Ayoud,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2025
-
They were all eclipsed not by the GOAT, but the other Jordon.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
As a rookie, Worthy topped the Chiefs’ wide receivers corps in receptions last season, with 59.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
-
This was the third summer running where outgoing transfers topped £1bn.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Unlike Michigan three years ago or Texas last fall, the Rams didn’t look outclassed after the first two drives.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
-
There are 10 island countries/territories whose GDPs are outclassed by the financial might being poured into the programs.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Outmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outmatched. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share