outfight

verb

Definition of outfightnext
as in to outdistance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfight
  1. outdistance
  2. outdo
  3. better
  4. overpower
  5. surpass
  6. subjugate
  7. outshine
  8. outstrip
Verb
  • Wellesley cruised to the team title, outdistancing Wachusett and Notre Dame (Worcester) easily.
    David Pollard, Boston Herald, 29 May 2024
  • The dual-motor setup with the jumbo battery pack also delivers the longest range of any Rivian model, venturing 420 miles on a single charge and outdistancing its SUV counterpart, the 2025 R1S Dual Max, by ten miles.
    Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of outdistance
Verb
  • Enchanting new Hubble Telescope image reveals an infant star's sparkle Another mind-blowing JWST image Not to be outdone, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured incredibly sharp images of the Horsehead Nebula in April, one of the most iconic celestial bodies in the sky over Earth.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Not to be outdone by the coast, inland also has an impressive cast of wild creatures.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of outdo
Verb
  • Goldman said the cruise line has bettered its business and is deserving of a higher price-to-earnings multiple.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Here are some ways companies can better the frontline experience for everyone.
    Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of better
Verb
  • The base notes of vanilla, musk, and moss create this incredibly addictive skin-like warmth that doesn’t overpower.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
  • This low-alcohol, sweet, and bubbly vino is an elegant pairing that won’t overpower shortbread’s delicate flavors.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of overpower
Verb
  • Conner surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark this season with a 40-yard run earlier in the matchup.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Oh, yes, and this week — as in mid-December — has set new daily high-temperature records for three days in a row, reaching into the 80s and surpassing previous record highs set as far back as 1950.
    Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of surpass
Verb
  • Though Black residents of British colonies in the Caribbean were typically governed by slave codes designed to subjugate them and support white supremacy, the British Army refused to subject the man to these harsh measures.
    Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In both Syria and Iraq, the security of the central government depended on Iran—and because Iran is a Shiite sectarian power, the Sunnis ended up ignored, subjugated, or just plain shafted.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of subjugate
Verb
  • With the Dodgers, Sasaki would be outshined in the international market by both Ohtani and Yamamoto.
    Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Venus will outshine Jupiter with a brilliant white glow, according to High Point Scientific.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of outshine
Verb
  • Still, the company is outperforming the broader casual-dining category, based on metrics provided by industry tracker Black Box Intelligence. Shares of the Cheesecake Factory have risen 43% this year, outstripping the S&P 500′s gains of 27% over the same period.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
  • MicroStrategy stock has gained a robust 573% in 2024, outstripping bitcoin’s 150% gain and the S&P 500’s 29% return.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of outstrip
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