outrank

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈraŋk How to pronounce outrank (audio)
Definition of outranknext
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 Maryland’s education edge continues to slide, with neighbors including Virginia and North Carolina outranking us and luring residents and revenue away from our great state. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026 Rafaela is only outranked on the Red Sox roster by right fielder Wilyer Abreu, whose 17 DRS are tied with Dodgers’ Andy Pages for most among all major league outfielders. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 July 2026 That Texas outranks California tracks with a broader demographic and economic realignment the Census Bureau has been documenting for years. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026 One whale traveled just over 9,300 miles (15,000 kilometers), outranking previous recordholders including a humpback that swam from Colombia to Zanzibar. — ABC News, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for outrank
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outrank
outweigh
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  • With six postseason spots per league rather than four, the net gains in playoff contention outweigh the dilution of the divisional races.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Where sodium-ion batteries could make the biggest impact Rather than competing directly with every lithium-ion battery, sodium-ion technology appears best suited to applications where cost and reliability outweigh maximum range.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
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“Outrank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outrank. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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