trump

verb

Definition of trumpnext
as in to outweigh

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Recent Examples of trump In Packers country, celebrity doesn’t trump tradition. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for trump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trump
  1. outweigh
  2. overshadow
  3. defeat
  4. outperform
  5. overcome
  6. best
Verb
  • For a seller choosing a grader, that established resale demand can outweigh a competitor’s lower fees or faster turnaround times.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The bottom line is what Giannis Antetokounmpo is good at far outweighs the shortcomings.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of outweigh
Verb
  • America in 2026 is not Nazi Germany, but events from 88 years ago still overshadow the thinking and anxiety of millions of Jews.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Sure, there's word of some sort of Hooters documentary, but that's been overshadowed by the news of Hooters closing locations in Chicago and Atlanta.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of overshadow
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  • Jayden Daniels threw his third touchdown pass of the game, a 32-yarder to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left, and the Washington Commanders rallied to defeat the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday night in what was essentially a must-win game.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Gateway defeated Doral Academy 35-17 Gateway (9-2) earned its first playoff game in the school’s 40-year history.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of defeat
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  • The district continues to outperform the state average slightly in terms of graduation rates.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Democrats are even outperforming Republicans in Sumter County, home of The Villages and a bastion of conservative politics.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of outperform
Verb
  • To help employees overcome their fears about the technology, West Monroe holds weekly enablement sessions to showcase how fellow colleagues are innovating with AI and to ask questions about how to apply the technology to their own work.
    — S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Anchored by five turnovers on defense, including two interceptions by Davin Curry, the Oak Ridge (5-6) was able to overcome six turnovers.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • Ghidorah was bested this first time by Godzilla, Rodan, and Mothra.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Peloton Interactive — The maker of fitness equipment jumped 7% after Peloton Interactive posted fiscal first-quarter revenue of $559 million, besting the LSEG consensus estimate of $554 million.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
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