TRUMPED Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

trumped

verb

past tense of trump

as in outweighed

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But over long stretches of time, the potential negatives are far outweighed by the inherent profitability of being paid to assume the risks that your customers want to lay off on you.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 20 July 2026
The play’s issues are greatly outweighed by the many hilarious lines that crackle all over the stage, so many of them perfectly timed and out of left field, causing surprising morsels of legit laughter.

— David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

Definition of outweighed

Verb

New escalations in the war with Iran overshadowed last week’s cooler-than-expected inflation reports.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 July 2026
The planet had remained hidden in the data all this time, overshadowed by its considerably brighter star and two companion planets.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of overshadowed

Verb

On Sunday, Spain defeated Argentina in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup in thrilling fashion.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Spain defeated Argentina to win the FIFA men’s World Cup on Sunday, capping a tournament that was broadly seen as a success for the North American host nations.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 19 July 2026

Definition of defeated

Verb

Additionally, post-IPO performance in Hong Kong has outperformed historical averages, with listings generating an average return of 60% in their first three months.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Grip strength also outperformed systolic blood pressure and total physical activity as a predictor of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of outperformed

Verb

David Orkin, a JVP member and anti-Zionist Jewish New Yorker, trounced a Zionist, Hindu nationalist incumbent for Assembly.

— Danny Kaplowitz, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
After a one-year break due to war travel restrictions, the Americans trounced the Nationals 12-0 at Fenway Park, the most one-sided of the All-Star games.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of trounced

Verb

Christian Walker hit a three-run double, Cam Smith added a two-run homer in Houston’s eight-run sixth inning and the Astros overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Friday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Keegan netted twice in the first leg of the final as Liverpool overcame Borussia Monchengladbach 3-2 on aggregate.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of overcame

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