one-ups

verb

Definition of one-upsnext
present tense third-person singular of one-up
as in outpaces

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  1. outpaces
  2. excels
  3. transcends
  4. exceeds
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  • That far outpaces every other fiber including polyester (3 percent), linen (2 percent), wool and silk (both 1 percent).
    Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The crypto industry accounts for nearly half of all donations made by corporations this election cycle as the sector outpaces both the big banks and oil.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of outpaces
Verb
  • The ensemble, particularly Kevin Del Aguila, makes all kinds of mischief, and Kim excels at seeming harried.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Kim excels in performing DHH’s hubristic pride at his own accomplishments and then his scrambling, desperate desire to keep things aloft; Eggold, a discovery for this audience member, conjures actorly vanity and obliviousness to pitch-perfect effect.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of excels
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  • That transcends any teaching environment.
    Adam Patric Miller, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • K-pop has an originality, such as in its group choreography and visuals, that transcends language barriers to move people’s hearts.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of transcends
Verb
  • If that fund exceeds $2 million, the Legislature could vote to spend the amount over $2 million on peace officer training, equipment and other benefits.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The cost exceeds $20 billion annually due to lawsuits, turnover and loss of productivity.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of exceeds
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Thesaurus Entries Near one-ups

one-upping

one-ups

one-way

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