outshoot

verb

out·​shoot ˌau̇t-ˈshüt How to pronounce outshoot (audio)
outshot ˌau̇t-ˈshät How to pronounce outshoot (audio) ; outshooting

transitive verb

1
: to surpass in shooting or making shots
2
: to shoot or go beyond

Examples of outshoot in a Sentence

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But they were outshot 32-17 against a team in a draft lottery spot, including mustering a measly two shots in the first period. Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 Florida shook off a rough first 15 minutes during which they were outshot 12-2 before upping the intensity down the stretch. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025 Thanks to early penalty trouble, the Rangers outshot the B’s, 15-6, and took a 3-1 lead in the opening 20. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2024 Overall, Brännström logged nearly 17 minutes at five-on-five, and Vancouver managed to out-attempt the Kraken 18-11 and outshoot them 10-4. Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outshoot 

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outshoot was in 1530

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“Outshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outshoot. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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