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
Whether the morning meal outranks lunch and dinner in terms of cognitive benefits is up for debate, but the trio of breakfast, lunch and dinner is now as ubiquitous in American culture as chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.
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Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Work-life balance today dominates workplace discourse, and now outranks pay as a top motivator for job seekers, according to Randstad.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
At this level, trust often outranks talent.
—Gina Riley, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Work-life balance today dominates workplace discourse, and now outranks pay as a top motivator for job seekers, according to Randstad.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
At this level, trust often outranks talent.
—Gina Riley, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outranks
outweighs
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The convenience of these models often outweighs potential drawbacks (short battery life, burdensome maintenance).—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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This is because the mass of unsustainable brands outweighs sustainable ones.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Outranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outranks. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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