outmatch
verb
out·match
ˌau̇t-ˈmach 
outmatched; outmatching; outmatches
: to prove superior to : outdo
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Examples of outmatch in a Sentence
believes Secretariat would outmatch any other horse in racing history
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In Jannik Sinner and Alcaraz, Djokovic also has two proper rivals who can outmatch him on the court.
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Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Be realistic The most uncomfortable truth of the last few days has been how quickly firefighting efforts were overwhelmed and outmatched by the extreme fire conditions, Cohen said.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
State of play: Detroit's defense, which has been diminished by several injuries, was completely outmatched.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Be realistic The most uncomfortable truth of the last few days has been how quickly firefighting efforts were overwhelmed and outmatched by the extreme fire conditions, Cohen said.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
State of play: Detroit's defense, which has been diminished by several injuries, was completely outmatched.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Outmatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outmatch. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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