How to Use outmaneuver in a Sentence

outmaneuver

verb

• The name is the French word for small, fast ships of that earlier time, which could outmaneuver bigger ships.
  — Carol Besler, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021
• Washington tried to outmaneuver the Bucks' bigs by going under the rim but Lopez was able to reach out with his left hand and swat the shot.
  — Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2023
• Of course, hackers will find ways to outmaneuver these plans.
  — The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2020
• He's got a quick first step and is able to blow by defenders with the dribble and outmaneuver for rebounds.
  — Jeremy Cluff, azcentral, 18 June 2020
• Five Star, outmaneuvered for more than a year by Salvini, has lost much of its support.
  — Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2019
• The rookie coach is being outmaneuvered by Rivers — the last Celtics coach to win a championship.
  — Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 10 May 2023
• The defender will have to take on the bigger player or try outmaneuver him in order to make the tackle.
  — Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 8 Sep. 2021
• In the week ahead, use a smile and a cheery disposition to outmaneuver anyone who challenges your peace of mind.
  — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 8 Nov. 2020
• But in the meantime, Fox and Comcast are trying to outmaneuver each other for Sky.
  — Meg James, latimes.com, 11 July 2018
• Many involved in the deal thought Icahn had outmaneuvered Trump.
  — The Washington Post, NOLA.com, 3 Mar. 2018
• The best way to outmaneuver Vladimir Putin is by convincing him Europe isn’t going to fold.
  — Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022
• Jones holds the key to turning loose his group of playmakers that can outmaneuver just about anyone on any defense.
  — Charles Hollis, al, 29 Nov. 2019
• Can Tucker do enough to outmaneuver someone who stands 7-1 with a 7-9 wingspan, such as Utah big man Rudy Gobert?
  — Nick Moyle, ExpressNews.com, 11 July 2020
• This one is based less on numbers of weapons and more on novel tactics and technologies, meant to outwit and outmaneuver the other side.
  — David E. Sanger and William J. Broad, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2018
• Harbor seals usually outmaneuver them, and can come behind them, bite them and chase them away.
  — Joe Mozingo, oregonlive, 16 May 2021
• Kim appeared to have solved the problems that plagued the Musudan — and perhaps outmaneuvered the U.S. sabotage program.
  — Author: David E. Sanger, William J. Broad, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Jan. 2018
• But with Trump outmaneuvered in Panama and the hotel in the owners’ hands, the arbitrator declined to reinstate the Trump team.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2018
• Shiite rivals bent against a second term for Mr. Abadi could seek to outmaneuver him by allying with the Kurds.
  — Isabel Coles and, WSJ, 26 Apr. 2018
• Still, the unions had been outmaneuvered by the studio and government working in concert, leaving a bitter taste for many on New Zealand’s left.
  — Jonathan Handel, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2017
• The teams all work to outmaneuver one another and pressure test an existing strategy or come up with a new one.
  — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 May 2022
• Hoping for one last score, Priest must now outmaneuver the cartel and two corrupt police officers to find his path to freedom.
  — Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2021
• And his mastery of the rulebook has helped maximize his team’s chances and even enabled Vrabel to outmaneuver Belichick.
  — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
• His speed on outside runs was key for an offense that needed to outmaneuver big Texans linebackers.
  — Andrew Krammer, Star Tribune, 10 Oct. 2020
• White House officials acknowledge that they have been outmaneuvered on the messaging over the shutdown, and don’t expect Democrats to let up.
  — Michael C. Bender, WSJ, 4 Jan. 2019
• Use your knowledge and experience to outmaneuver anyone who wants to spar with you.
  — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024
• Joshua got his game plan spot on, using his lighter frame to outmaneuver Ruiz, relying on his longer reach to stay clear of trouble, and selecting his moments to go on the attack.
  — Steve Douglas, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2019
• But that didn’t wipe away the memories from their lackluster first half, where a four-man pass rush and simple coverage did not fool Jared Goff from outmaneuvering the 49ers.
  — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
• After the legislative session ends, there are no bills to shepherd or stall, no senators to lead and no House members to outmaneuver.
  — Gromer Jeffers Jr., Dallas News, 28 May 2021
• Egerton holds it all together as a man who is cheated, swindled, threatened and outmaneuvered.
  — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2023
• While Trump won praise for getting Kim to the table, some analysts are worried he’ll get outmaneuvered — and that could actually increase the risk of war.
  — Fortune, 9 Mar. 2018

Last Updated: 28 May 2024