trumps

verb

present tense third-person singular of trump
as in outweighs

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  1. outweighs
  2. overshadows
  3. outperforms
  4. overcomes
  5. defeats
  6. conquers
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  • The judge’s decision said that the district’s interest in efficiency outweighs Alzubi’s interest in speaking on matters of public concern.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • However, for someone at substantial cardiovascular risk, the reduction in heart attacks and strokes generally outweighs this small increase in diabetes risk.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of outweighs
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  • This is true and important, but it's presented in a way that overshadows Washington's lifetime of enslaving.
    — John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026
  • This critical review underscores the public health risks associated with an unregulated market where popularity often overshadows scientific validation.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of overshadows
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  • Dozens of shoppers say Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation outperforms products five times as expensive.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 28 July 2026
  • The new model outperforms Fable 5 on tasks like knowledge work, novel problem solving, and agentic search.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 25 July 2026
Definition of outperforms
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  • David overcomes Goliath while Odysseus defeats the cyclops Polyphemus.
    — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Mikel Oyarzabal has four goals, so could yet challenge if Spain overcomes France in the semifinals.
    — James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of overcomes
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  • Replacing lead-acid with a much lighter battery can require adding weight back into the vehicle, which defeats part of the purpose.
    — Darren Tan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Costly defeats If past is prologue, Democratic insiders are right to be concerned.
    — David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of defeats
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  • The hip-hop superstar’s latest set, The Real Me, conquers multiple rankings thanks in large part to a massive first-week streaming sum, as its 22 songs racked up more than 120 million plays on streaming platforms in only seven days.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • That doesn’t mean robbing Billy of his shot at prying open Homelander’s skull, but with only a symbolic solution to Trump’s authoritarian rise — love conquers all!
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Definition of conquers
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