outjump
verb
out·jump
ˌau̇t-ˈjəmp 
outjumped; outjumping; outjumps
: to outdo in jumping : to jump higher or farther than
… arched a deep pass to Matthews, who for the third time in the game, outjumped a defender … for the 45-yard reception.—
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Most opposing dribblers can edge past the twice-reigning MVP, and almost everyone in the NBA can outjump him.
—Robert O’Connell, wsj.com, 2 May 2023
The majority of Newman’s targets are to King and Williams, and there are times when Newman will launch a throw, probably thinking there’s a good chance either King or Williams will outjump a defender and high-point the football to come down with the catch.
—oregonlive, 24 Nov. 2021
On his fourth pass of the drive, Murray launched a Hail Mary into triple-coverage in the end zone and Hopkins, acquired in a trade this off-season to unlock Murray’s potential, managed to outjump and outmuscle all three Buffalo defenders for the ball.
—Benjamin Hoffman, New York Times, 15 Nov. 2020
Carmichael used his size to outjump and overpower defenders, catching more passes for more yards and touchdowns than any player in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles.
—Rob Maaddi, Star Tribune, 26 July 2021
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Robert O’Connell, wsj.com, 2 May 2023
The majority of Newman’s targets are to King and Williams, and there are times when Newman will launch a throw, probably thinking there’s a good chance either King or Williams will outjump a defender and high-point the football to come down with the catch.
—oregonlive, 24 Nov. 2021
On his fourth pass of the drive, Murray launched a Hail Mary into triple-coverage in the end zone and Hopkins, acquired in a trade this off-season to unlock Murray’s potential, managed to outjump and outmuscle all three Buffalo defenders for the ball.
—Benjamin Hoffman, New York Times, 15 Nov. 2020
Carmichael used his size to outjump and overpower defenders, catching more passes for more yards and touchdowns than any player in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles.
—Rob Maaddi, Star Tribune, 26 July 2021
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“Outjump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outjump. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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