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
  • With each such achievement, China moves one step closer to becoming an autonomous space power, reaching the level of (and perhaps even outdistancing) the European Union, Russia, and the United States, in terms of its commitment and resources.
    Neil deGrasse Tyson, Foreign Affairs, 15 Feb. 2012
  • Costa Mesa’s boys scored 180 points to outdistance Ayala (132) and Rowland (129) in Division 2.
    Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
Definition of outdistance
Verb
  • Not to be outdone, the New York Times arrived right on cue with another set of polling data being used to drive a voter suppression narrative against President Trump's supporters.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • When multiple initiatives vie for relevance, each has an incentive to outdo the other in speed, cost, security, and user experience.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of outdo
Verb
  • The song peaked at No .3 on the Billboard Hot 100, bettering its placement of No. 30 upon its original release, and topped the U.K. Singles Chart for three weeks to give Bush her second No. 1 single.
    Thomas Smith, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Being a council member provides a greater opportunity to have an immediate impact on bettering the material conditions of the residents of the district.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of better
Verb
  • Elderflower Liqueur Known for its light, floral flavor, elderflower liqueur is ideal for cocktails that require a touch of sweetness without overpowering the other ingredients.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Historic Dodgers overpower Yankees for eighth World Series championship.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of overpower
Verb
  • On the all-genre Billboard 200, the album arrives at No. 4, marking Ballerini’s second top 10 and highest rank, surpassing the No. 7 peak for Unapologetically in November 2017.
    Jim Asker, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Spending across both sides has surpassed $20 million, according to political ad tracker AdImpact.
    Linh Ta, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of surpass
Verb
  • That message is stark: that the security of Europe and America itself would suffer if Russia succeeds in subjugating a neighboring country for having chosen to align itself with the democratic West.
    Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2024
  • The story explores how violence and power subjugate the weak, how sacrifices are falsely justified for the 'greater good,' and how the normalization of such sacrifices can turn anyone into a monster.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of subjugate
Verb
  • Considering the last live-action film, this is a great creative decision, and works more effectively than in the games, where Goro’s Joker-like persona regularly outshines the hero’s.
    Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
  • For large corporations, a CEO’s brand that outshines the company can shift focus to succession, creating vulnerability.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of outshine
Verb
  • The commonwealth's two largest counties, Jefferson and Fayette, are the only two locales where Democratic nominees outstripped their Republican opponent in 2016 and 2020.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
  • If anything, the GameCube controller's success far outstripped that of the console itself.
    Matt Kamen, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of outstrip
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