edge out

phrasal verb

edged out; edging out; edges out

: to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something)

The company is gradually edging out the competition.

Efficiency has edged out price as the top reason people give for buying the car.

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On top of the world Delta is the largest airline in America by market share according the Department of Transportation, edging out the likes of fellow majors Southwest and American Airlines (AAL-1.01%). —

Melvin Backman, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024 These totals edge out our previous hardwood champ, the Dreame X30 Ultra, which picked up 96.70% and 94.70%, respectively. —

PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024 Allred edges out Cruz 48% to 45% among Latino likely voters. —

John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Oct. 2024 The Arizona Diamondbacks won't get a chance to repeat last year's fairytale World Series run after being edged out of a Wild Card spot by the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets Monday. —

Jessica Boehm, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for edge out