outplay
verb
out·play
ˌau̇t-ˈplā 
outplayed; outplaying; outplays
: to play better than
especially
: to outdo in playing a game
The Knicks took a 21-point lead in the first half, gave up 18 consecutive points in the third quarter, but outplayed the Kings down the stretch to win … —
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Are we getting outplayed and then not getting any offense?
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Australian Survivor involves outwitting, outplaying, and outlasting all of the other contestants through mental and physical challenges that take place on remote islands.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles have struggled to keep their roster together after many young players outplayed their rookie contracts and earned big money.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
By the end, Dylan had outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted the most seasoned gamers, emerging victorious as a Faithful alongside Gabby Windey, Dolores Catania, and Lord Ivar Mountbatten.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Australian Survivor involves outwitting, outplaying, and outlasting all of the other contestants through mental and physical challenges that take place on remote islands.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles have struggled to keep their roster together after many young players outplayed their rookie contracts and earned big money.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
By the end, Dylan had outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted the most seasoned gamers, emerging victorious as a Faithful alongside Gabby Windey, Dolores Catania, and Lord Ivar Mountbatten.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outplay
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“Outplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outplay. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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