trumping

verb

Definition of trumpingnext
present participle of trump
as in outweighing

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  1. outweighing
  2. overshadowing
  3. outperforming
  4. conquering
  5. mastering
Verb
  • Without skilled oversight, democratized development risks inefficiencies, security issues and reduced performance, potentially outweighing any benefits.
    Kiran Yelamaneni, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Organizations not only face the possibility of immediate reputational damage but also class-action lawsuits from affected individuals, with the cost of litigation and settlements in some cases far outweighing the ransom demand, and driving companies to pay just to contain the fallout.
    Barbara Booth, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of outweighing
Verb
  • If the ending was painful, dramatic or filled with unresolved issues, those final moments are often what dominate our memory, overshadowing the many positive experiences that made up the bulk of the relationship.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • But taking time to disconnect at family celebrations can prevent minor frustrations from overshadowing meaningful connections.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of overshadowing
Verb
  • Over the past month, Costco is up more than 5%, outperforming the S & P 500 , which has added roughly 1% during the same period.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Since November 6, the small have become mighty, outperforming their larger counterparts!
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of outperforming
Verb
  • The shot-stopper was a cornerstone of the all-conquering Manchester United side built by Ferguson.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
  • However, the arrival of AI conquering our personal and professional lives like never before can be overwhelming.
    Rajal C., Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of conquering
Verb
  • Researchers found in preliminary results that AI was still far from mastering the game.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • After mastering street skating in Brazil’s local circuits, Bufoni became a six-time X Games Gold Medalist, a Street League Skateboarding (SLS) Super Crown Champion, and an Olympian for Brazil.
    Andy Frye, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of mastering
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