outwit
verb
out·wit
ˌau̇t-ˈwit 
outwitted; outwitting
1
: to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
2
archaic
: to surpass in wisdom
Examples of outwit in a Sentence
The fox managed to outwit the hunter by hiding in a tree.
They thought they had outwitted the new teacher.
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To kick off the reality competition show's season 48, out on Feb. 26, here are the best Survivor seasons that outwit, outlast and outplay the rest.
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Skyler Trepel, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Myles Turner has outwitted, outplayed and outlasted.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
This is when Rowan finally lives up to her genius reputation and outwits the enemy with a brilliant scheme that takes advantage of her extra-strength magical powers.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Divided into three tribes, the castaways must outwit and outplay one another until the final competitor is crowned the Sole Survivor and wins the $1 million prize.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Skyler Trepel, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Myles Turner has outwitted, outplayed and outlasted.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
This is when Rowan finally lives up to her genius reputation and outwits the enemy with a brilliant scheme that takes advantage of her extra-strength magical powers.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Divided into three tribes, the castaways must outwit and outplay one another until the final competitor is crowned the Sole Survivor and wins the $1 million prize.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outwit
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“Outwit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outwit. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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