as in to surpass
to be greater, better, or stronger than
a marketing firm whose innovative ad campaigns have consistently outgunned its rivals'
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Recent Examples of outgun
Ukraine, however, cannot win by simply trying to outgun Russia symmetrically.
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Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2024
But in their zeal to outgun each other with AI, companies have overpromised and underdelivered in ways that risk disappointing you and poisoning the public’s faith in AI for years to come.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
The Hurricanes can outrun and outgun anyone in their path, and it’s been fun to watch.
—Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
The Russians are expected to continue to outgun the Ukrainian military, launching tens of thousands of rounds of artillery each day in addition to salvos of missiles and other munitions, according to Western intelligence assessments.
—Dan Lamothe and Karen Deyoung, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Dec. 2022
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Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2024
But in their zeal to outgun each other with AI, companies have overpromised and underdelivered in ways that risk disappointing you and poisoning the public’s faith in AI for years to come.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
The Hurricanes can outrun and outgun anyone in their path, and it’s been fun to watch.
—Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
The Russians are expected to continue to outgun the Ukrainian military, launching tens of thousands of rounds of artillery each day in addition to salvos of missiles and other munitions, according to Western intelligence assessments.
—Dan Lamothe and Karen Deyoung, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Dec. 2022
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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
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In at least a dozen other instances, the filings suggest donors surpassed the limit by a few hundred dollars each during the June 2022 primary election.Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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That number has never before exceeded 40% in a season.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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The team, who went 10-2 this season and 7-2 in conference play, seemingly exceeded expectations in its second season in the Big 12.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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In theory, that’s meant to help cut down on traffic, improve air quality, and provide extra funds to better the city’s public transportation.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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Plate ham slices with glaze: Divide warm ham between plates and top each with a spoon of bourbon glaze.Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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Its shares are up more than 40% this year through Tuesday’s close, topping the S&P 500′s performance.Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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That eclipsed the $14.5 million from the previous year, and $10.5 million in 2022.Candace Oehler, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin in 2025 and emerging trends The flagship cryptocurrency surged to record levels this year, eclipsing the $108,000 mark at one point in December.Jason Gewirtz,Patricia Martell, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Outgun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgun. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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