outsmarts

present tense third-person singular of outsmart

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsmarts
Verb
  • The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.
    Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Providing a narrow network or mail-order-only option defeats the purpose.
    Wendy Barnes, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Getting vaccinated too early defeats the purpose.
    Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, the new fuel cell overcomes this challenge with its lightweight design.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Saginaw’s surge overcomes Boswell The Pioneers of Boswell dominated play in the opening half, building a 21-0 lead that looked rock solid behind a persistent defense and an offense balanced with good running and passing.
    Pat Wheeler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Outsmarts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsmarts. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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