as in outweighs
to be greater in importance than
one hard fact outranks a mountain of speculation anytime
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Recent Examples of outranks
At this level, trust often outranks talent.
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Gina Riley, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Gina Riley, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outranks
outweighs
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The good certainly outweighs the bad, with some truly unique sets landing on shelves over the last 12 months.—
Kim Snaith,
Space.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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For many investors, the long-term citizenship pathway far outweighs any short-term hurdles.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Outranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outranks. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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