TRUMP Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

trump

verb

Definition of trump

as in to outweigh

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lose (to)

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Recent Examples of trump Briggs had urged the public to get COVID-19 shots and has said that medical expertise should trump politics in decisions that involve public health. — Cassandra Jaramillo, ProPublica, 5 June 2026 Yes, the Thunder likely could trump other offers, but Giannis will also have a say because of his ability to hit free agency as soon as the 2027 offseason. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026 But at some point, laws for offline behavior can trump online freedoms, experts say. — Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026 Sometimes, being hot and getting lucky can trump playing well, and Forsberg’s recent performance could offer the Kings a puncher’s chance. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trump

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Verb

Working women are more concerned for their career security, skeptical that the risks outweigh the benefits, and wary of harmful bias reverberating throughout the algorithms.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Tech leaders like Microsoft founder Bill Gates are warning that artificial intelligence needs significant limits or the harm will outweigh any good.

— Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of outweigh

Verb

Viral food trends may offer an easy entry point to exploring a new cuisine, said Shereshewsky, but don’t let that overshadow the history of a dish.

— Rebecca Boone, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
The exhibit would also touch upon the scandals that overshadowed Galliano’s professional life.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of overshadow

Verb

Taylor pitched a career-high 2 2/3 scoreless relief innings and was credited with the win as the Sox defeated the Twins 7-4 in front of 28,140.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
The Senate Leadership Fund, a political committee controlled by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, has committed to spending $44 million in Georgia in hopes of defeating Ossoff.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of defeat

Verb

But following a historic three-year rally, investors have somewhat cooled on the stock this year, sending it up just 13% as of Wednesday's close, slightly outperforming the Nasdaq.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
On the opening series during the scrimmage, star tailback Jadan Baugh was the only offensive player to outperform Lovett, according to Sumrall.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of outperform

Verb

The Tar Heels’ ability to overcome some sloppiness — and, yes, take advantage of a slew of TCU mistakes — was a positive intangible sign after Belichick’s brutal debut season and offseason.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
But to overcome 30 years of Republican dominance, Talarico needs votes from everywhere.

— Eleanor Dearman Updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of overcome

Verb

Secretariat and American Pharoah have also been bested at the Spa.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Santa Monica should reach 87 degrees, surpassing the daily record of 85 set in 2011; and Hawthorne is expected to hit 93 degrees, besting the record of 88 set in 2015.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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