outdid
ˌau̇t-ˈdid 
; outdone
ˌau̇t-ˈdən
; outdoing
ˌau̇t-ˈdü-iŋ
; outdoes
ˌau̇t-ˈdəz
; outdone
ˌau̇t-ˈdən
; outdoing
ˌau̇t-ˈdü-iŋ
; outdoes
ˌau̇t-ˈdəz
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Not to be outdone by Samsung’s huge Galaxy phone sale, Amazon has slashed the price of the Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 8a.
—
Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Viewership on YouTube has grown steadily, routinely outdoing tune-in on Netflix and other streamers, commanding more than 10% of all viewing through a TV set on a monthly basis, according to Nielsen.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
David and Victoria Beckham Channel Timeless Elegance During Date Night in Paris
Not to be outdone, Cruz was equally stylish in a light brown pinstripe suit and baby blue dress shirt.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
As mere surrogates, the Trump-DeSantis fight to outdo each other through mean and cruel policies will go on.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
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Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Viewership on YouTube has grown steadily, routinely outdoing tune-in on Netflix and other streamers, commanding more than 10% of all viewing through a TV set on a monthly basis, according to Nielsen.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
David and Victoria Beckham Channel Timeless Elegance During Date Night in Paris
Not to be outdone, Cruz was equally stylish in a light brown pinstripe suit and baby blue dress shirt.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
As mere surrogates, the Trump-DeSantis fight to outdo each other through mean and cruel policies will go on.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outdo
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“Outdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdo. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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