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

If either of these factors outweighs the other in your thinking, then that is the home warranty company to choose.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
The risk of redesigning an operating model incorrectly often outweighs the near-term productivity gains.

— Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of outweigh

Verb

But like Jim Cramer, Bank of America warns investors against letting the courtroom drama overshadow the long-term opportunity.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Nineteen months after the Palisades Fire leveled much of the seaside community, scars of the blaze are increasingly overshadowed by signs of progress.

— N. Kirkpatrick, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of overshadow

Verb

Sending a message to a friend in the same city seems, at least in my opinion, to defeat the purpose.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Against this testing backdrop, Jakirovic guided Hull to an incredible promotion, defeating Middlesbrough 1-0 in May’s play-off final after finishing sixth in the regular campaign.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of defeat

Verb

Two weeks after their respective primaries, Democratic nominee Abdul el Sayed is outperforming Republican nominee Mike Rogers in the latest poll for the competitive Senate race in Michigan.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026
And the banks that lend to the ones that are less risky are likelier to outperform.

— Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of outperform

Verb

And then, with the game in the balance, Taylor’s two 3-pointers over the Valkyries — against man-to-man defense — was too much to overcome.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
This method could potentially be adapted for industrial manufacturing, but there were still limitations to overcome, with the biggest one being the quality of the material.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of overcome

Verb

The British-Argentine actor’s point has less to do with her conflicted con artist cheating death numerous times and besting her mobster in-laws, as well as the FBI.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Wilson and Cothiere bested some qualified competition on the ballot.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

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