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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  • Tehran is focused on trying to control shipping through the strait, its key point of leverage and an issue which now arguably outweighs Iran’s nuclear program in importance for both sides.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 9 July 2026
  • The risk of being unseen now outweighs the fear of saying the wrong thing, as consistent, human visibility fosters crucial connections.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of outweighs
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  • Innovative mechanics and a soothing stretch mode make the LiberNovo Omni memorable, but its mediocre support ultimately overshadows its technical achievements.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • The article stresses that robocars will always make mistakes, and public focus on individual incidents often overshadows the larger goal of reducing serious injuries.
    — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of overshadows
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  • When one company's AI consistently outperforms another's, that usually traces back to better proprietary data.
    — Anil Chintapalli, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • As the flagship desk speaker in Sonos’ lineup, the Sonos Five provides superb sound quality that outperforms any other smart speaker in its price range.
    — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 24 June 2026
Definition of outperforms
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  • By using acoustic detection and ranging (ADAR) technology, the sensor overcomes the blind spots and height limitations of conventional 2D safety systems.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • And then there’s Kaitlyn Chen, the second-year point guard who overcomes some of her athletic deficiencies by picking up 94 feet and always seemingly knows where to be.
    — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
Definition of overcomes
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  • The cocktail also remained effective against viral variants known to evade single-antibody treatments, demonstrating that combining two antibodies can overcome resistance that defeats either one alone.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Brazil defeats Japan in the final minute, 2-1 Brazil is through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a last-minute goal broke Japanese hearts in Houston in the first game of the day.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Definition of defeats
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  • Just one week after one powerhouse tied the other, that match has been broken as Swift once again conquers the tally.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 June 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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