trump

verb

Definition of trumpnext
as in to outweigh

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trump
  1. outweigh
  2. overshadow
  3. defeat
  4. outperform
  5. overcome
  6. best
Verb
  • With six postseason spots per league rather than four, the net gains in playoff contention outweigh the dilution of the divisional races.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Where sodium-ion batteries could make the biggest impact Rather than competing directly with every lithium-ion battery, sodium-ion technology appears best suited to applications where cost and reliability outweigh maximum range.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of outweigh
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  • Back home, however, the celebration was quickly overshadowed by a new surprise.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Aegon’s presence is overshadowed by that of Sunfyre, who prowls onto the scene, more like a dinosaur than a dragon.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of overshadow
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  • Without Toney, the Chiefs may not have defeated the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • After a topsy-turvy road trip in which the team split six games, the Braves defeated the Nationals again Friday night, 6-2.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of defeat
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  • According to a Hartford Funds analysis, bonds outperformed stocks in the high-inflation era of the 1970s and the dotcom aftermath of the 2000s.
    — Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Goods consumption is weak, while services consumption is outperforming, running above headline GDP growth, Liao said.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of outperform
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  • Given that the Touch Bar is no more, this stumbling block was never satisfactorily overcome.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Reclaiming Progress Park required overcoming years of lived experience.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of overcome
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  • Miami hit 96 Thursday afternoon, besting the previous 95 degree record set in 2015.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Banks scored from seven of the shooting zones during the two rounds, besting six from Delle Donne and four from Shakira Austin.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 July 2026
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