outcompete

verb

Definition of outcompetenext
as in to outperform

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcompete
  1. outperform
  2. best
  3. overcome
  4. subdue
  5. conquer
  6. surmount
  7. defeat
  8. outdo
Verb
  • Our top bracket recommendations have outperformed the public average in 37 of the last 42 rounds of the tournament.
    — Kilty Cleary, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Kendrick Lamar Looking at the full 50-spot roster, Drake occupies the most space, but Lamar outperforms him in other ways.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of outperform
Verb
  • This was a record turnaround among SpaceX launches from Space Coast launch pads at 2 hours and 54 minutes besting October’s double launch that saw a Falcon 9 launch at CCSFS just eight hours, 42 minutes after a Falcon Heavy launch at KSC.
    — Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
  • That streak bested the previous national streak of 65 straight unbeaten games, set by Penn State University in 1941.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of best
Verb
  • Professionals can take control of their careers by overcoming these challenges and embracing an entrepreneurial mindset.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The plethora of pixels can’t overcome a noise-prone sensor, though, and its picture tends to be soft.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • Medium-bodied this has excellent ripeness, very good acidity, subdued wood notes, medium-weight tannins and very good persistence.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • After an initial burst of optimism upon Trump’s election, growth now looks to be more subdued.
    — Rob Wile, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of subdue
Verb
  • While The Changes Track The Progression Of Our Credit Market Amnesia The replacement high-end properties mimic the ambitions of today’s tech titans to conquer outer space.
    — Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Vikings had begun to conquer and move into parts of Scotland in 800 A.D.
    — Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of conquer
Verb
  • Postal workers are renowned for surmounting odds, but one in North Carolina apparently drew the line at reaching past a snake to deliver the mail.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Without that essential training to help surmount powerful systemic barriers, the kit would have been useless—and in that sense, the job is still woefully unfinished.
    — Sheila McClear, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of surmount
Verb
  • On Monday morning, McIlroy defeated JJ Spaun in a three-hole aggregate playoff to win the 2025 PLAYERS Championship.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Abraham gathered enough support to defeat the amendments, which would have imposed significant new labor requirements on employers.
    — Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of defeat
Verb
  • 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
Definition of outdo
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