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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That was the case for the Maple Leafs, who were narrowly outshot on the kill (6-4) while producing a dangerous shot from Matthews and a breakaway from Marner. Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025 The Lakers outshot their city rivals 54.9% to 37.8% and shot 48.6% from 3-point range (18 for 37). Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025 The Razorbacks shot 13 of 25 (52%) from three-point range, their best percentage in SEC play this season, and outshot a Wildcats team that was among the nation's best offenses. Anthony Kristensen, arkansasonline.com, 5 Feb. 2025 They were outshot 43-18 in a victory over the Panthers on Saturday. Jimmy Golen, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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