outmatch

verb

out·​match ˌau̇t-ˈmach How to pronounce outmatch (audio)
outmatched; outmatching; outmatches

transitive verb

: to prove superior to : outdo

Examples of outmatch in a Sentence

believes Secretariat would outmatch any other horse in racing history
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Easton’s massive ego might only be outmatched by his temper. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 June 2024 And according to the World Bank, 60 percent of the population lives in poverty, a statistic outmatched in the Western Hemisphere only by Haiti. Dana Frank, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2012 Mental breakdowns are the primary reason why the Yankees have been outmatched in every aspect of the first two ball games of the 2024 World Series. Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 The prescription delivery service is another example of how Walmart is trying to outmatch competitors on convenience along with low prices. Melissa Repko,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outmatch 

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outmatch was in 1593

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“Outmatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outmatch. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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