trump

verb

Definition of trumpnext
as in to outweigh

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Recent Examples of trump Does that desire to be on the field for offseason activities trump his financial motivations at the end of the day? — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2026 But there has been an effort in the California Legislature to make sure that quantity does not trump quality. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 Schelling says honesty and openness trump awkwardness or evasion. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025 If power politics is allowed to trump the Genocide Convention, the damage will not be confined to Gaza. — Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trump
  1. outweigh
  2. overshadow
  3. defeat
  4. outperform
  5. overcome
  6. best
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  • Ultimately, Earth's tilt, day length, and sun angle are the primary determinants of seasons, far outweighing orbital distance.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Most of us, for instance, are not the oil company executives who were told about the effects of CO2 emissions back in the 1970s and decided that the threat to their business outweighed the threat to the planet.
    — Gabriel Winslow-Yost, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Definition of outweigh
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  • The triumph of their pioneering climb, however, was overshadowed by the pair’s disastrous descent.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Instead, Alfonzo’s first appearance, the culmination of nine tireless years, was somber , stricken by the grief overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment in the Dodgers’ to the Padres.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of overshadow
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  • Michelin said defeating the current version of the measure is California Retailers Association’s top priority of all the bills that are still pending in the Legislature.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • The Texas Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 at Globe Life Field on Thursday night to reclaim first place in the American League West.
    — Cal Phillips Updated July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
Definition of defeat
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  • Authentic, opinionated posts from real people will always outperform polished brand content.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Raynaud outperformed his draft position more than any other player in last year’s rookie class after being selected in the second round with the 42nd overall pick.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of outperform
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  • The rookie point guard overcame early shooting struggles to lead all scorers with 25 points.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • The telecommunications giant’s fight to end landline service is playing out in the FCC and federal court, amid an underlying battle over how much power the agency has to overcome decisions by states.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Definition of overcome
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  • In his most recent outing, Machado Garry bested former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in November.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Gill, 26, had bested German great Manuel Neuer in a penalty shootout in the previous round.
    — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
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