OUTMATCH Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

outmatch

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈmach

Definition of outmatch

as in to surpass

to be greater, better, or stronger than believes Secretariat would outmatch any other horse in racing history

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lose (to)

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Recent Examples of outmatch In other words, even in the best-case scenarios for the future of Turkish and Iranian combat airpower, which are both on radically different trajectories, neither is likely to outmatch Israeli airpower for many more years to come. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The Thunder was outmatched by a Memphis team that features multiple second- and third-year pros who have played (or will play) significant minutes. — Latif Love, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026 Throughout their interview, Maher seemed outmatched, with Vance talking circles around him. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 27 June 2026 Now, though, summer in the south is so brutal that centuries of architectural trickery is being outmatched, and in the north, houses designed to retain heat during the winter have become furnaces in sweltering summers. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outmatch

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Verb

That’s the fastest pace among the 70 large and midsized economies Goldman analyzed, surpassing even Japan during its most intense period of aging from 2000 to 2015.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Corporate travel buyers have noted that relationship-building activities are becoming the most valuable part of these retreats, surpassing traditional entertainment or giveaways.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of surpass

Verb

The 70% preliminary expectation wildly exceeded projections for fiscal 2028 revenue of roughly $570 billion, or 44% growth from fiscal 2027 (the current year).

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
So far, the decline in enrollment at traditional public school number is even greater than last year and exceeds early projections.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of exceed

Verb

Then the attention economy takes over, unleashing too many athletes who speak freely to better themselves rather than a select few who speak bravely to better society.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Parton dedicated her life and career to bettering the world in so many ways, from her Dollywood theme park to her Imagination Library, which has promoted childhood literacy through delivering millions of books to children.

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of better

Verb

The song, famously written by Parton as an emotional farewell to her mentor Porter Wagoner and his show, topped the country chart in 1974.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
The company reported better-than-expected second-quarter results and issued revenue forecast that topped estimates.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

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