SECOND-GUESSED Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

second-guessed

verb

past tense of second-guess

as in outmaneuvered

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First-year Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur, the Rams’ former offensive coordinator, outcoached and outmaneuvered McVay, his friend and mentor.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
For more than a decade, India’s leader Narendra Modi has seemed politically unassailable, presiding over a government that has outmaneuvered opponents, dominated public discourse and squeezed the space for dissent in the world’s biggest democracy.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of outmaneuvered

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Biggs reasoned Ford should have known her failure to include the student-athlete eligibility warning put her in the wrong.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026
The leader of the world’s largest chip company reasoned that his success wouldn’t have been possible without the opportunities America afforded him.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of reasoned

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Russia’s presence at G20 gathering roils European allies Concerns about any prospects for the talks escalated when the Europeans balked at being photographed with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

— Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Still, Goldberg balked at the thought of breastfeeding a dog.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of balked

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Hiring in 2026 has resulted in an uneven demographic shift in the workforce, according to survey estimates analyzed by the Post.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
This week, a Boston University study was published that analyzed the medical records of more than 2,000 deceased former NFL players.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of analyzed

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To say that Cucurella was pleased, when the Spanish side outwitted the French in the semifinal, would be an understatement.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
For Deschamps and Stephan, there was no shortage of blame after Spain’s Luis de la Fuente outwitted the French coaching staff for the third time, following wins at the 2024 European Championship and last year’s Nations League semi-final.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of outwitted

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Reporters also reviewed dozens of private Facebook group posts, WhatsApp messages, and other communications among women seeking MRT, as well as business filings, clinic licenses, and client contracts.

— Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
Behind the scenes, Muse uses a collection of digital notes and instructions to guide its personality, actions and memory, all of which can be reviewed, edited and deleted.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of reviewed

Verb

While Shadab outsmarted England pace with his brilliant batting, Rauf gave him ample support by sensibly not going for expansive shots.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
But this will be forever known as a day when football’s smartest organization got outsmarted, when football’s best coach fumbled and when the San Francisco 49ers turned football’s giants into so much shrimp on the barbie.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of outsmarted

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Lukas said a change to the outfit was decided on when those involved with the Super Bowl XXXVIII performance in Texas concluded the halftime show needed an edge.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026
Looking past any short-term move, stocks tend to rally after the midterms have concluded.

— Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

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