as in to outweigh
to be greater in importance than one hard fact outranks a mountain of speculation anytime

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Recent Examples of outrank Here’s Where Aurora Borealis May Be Visible Tonight What Does Google Focus On? Google's ranking algorithms don't directly factor in company size, so smaller companies often outrank 800-pound gorillas like Amazon. Bar Maimon, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 According to a filing Wednesday morning, the Department of Justice argued that that the United States judicial system did not outrank the president. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025 The intrigue: The fall actually outranks spring for the fastest-warming season in much of the Southwest and West, and San Diego has seen more drastic temperature spikes from September to November. Kate Murphy, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025 As the gate agent, his face fills with terror at the thought of someone who outranks even the hallowed Sapphire Squadron. John Roy, Vulture, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for outrank
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  • But research indicates long-term benefits of the therapy could outweigh the risks.
    Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
  • Members of her trade group are hoping that Trump's showmanship will outweigh his protectionist instincts, and allow for a tariff reprieve.
    Scott Horsley, NPR, 28 June 2025

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“Outrank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outrank. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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