outkick

verb

out·kick ˌau̇t-ˈkik

outkicked; outkicking; outkicks

: to outdo (someone) in kicking : to kick better than

The Giantsʼ placekicker will look very familiar to Bears fans, as Robbie Gould will be in just his fourth game as a Giant with just one field goal attempt so far, but clearly looking to outkick the mediocre-to-date Connor Barth.—

Hub Arkush

: to run at a faster speed than (an opponent) during the last part of a race : to have a better kick than (see kick entry 2 sense 1d)

"I led the whole race," [Ben] Kovacs said. "He just had a little bit left, and I just didnʼt have the next gear to outkick him."—

The Sunday Telegram (Worcester, Massachusetts)

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Sometimes runners with great foot speed are able to stick with the leaders and outkick them. —

Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 While players made some gains in the new agreement, which was ratified March 11, future revenues will still outkick expenditures. —

Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2022 Lomong closed in a blazing 53.35 to outkick Chelimo in one of the most thrilling races of the entire championship event, 13:25.53 to 13:25.80. —

Johanna Gretschel, Outside Online, 6 Aug. 2019 Issues like education, crime, and quality of life helped Youngkin far outkick his coverage in Northern Virginia's deep-blue suburbs. —

Scott Jennings, CNN, 3 Nov. 2021 See all Example Sentences for outkick