outdid
ˌau̇t-ˈdid 
; outdone
ˌau̇t-ˈdən
; outdoing
ˌau̇t-ˈdü-iŋ
; outdoes
ˌau̇t-ˈdəz
; outdone
ˌau̇t-ˈdən
; outdoing
ˌau̇t-ˈdü-iŋ
; outdoes
ˌau̇t-ˈdəz
Synonyms
Examples of outdo in a Sentence
Smaller companies often outdo larger ones in customer service.
My sister always tried to outdo me in school.
She scored 20 points in the first game. Not to be outdone, I scored 30 points myself in the second game.
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Not to be outdone, the New York Times arrived right on cue with another set of polling data being used to drive a voter suppression narrative against President Trump's supporters.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
When multiple initiatives vie for relevance, each has an incentive to outdo the other in speed, cost, security, and user experience.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The singer outdid herself this year with her incredible costume.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
On the heels of their worst 3-point shooting game in the Malone era (7 for 39), the Nuggets were on pace to outdo themselves early.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
When multiple initiatives vie for relevance, each has an incentive to outdo the other in speed, cost, security, and user experience.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The singer outdid herself this year with her incredible costume.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
On the heels of their worst 3-point shooting game in the Malone era (7 for 39), the Nuggets were on pace to outdo themselves early.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Outdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdo. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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