outsmart
verb
out·smart
ˌau̇t-ˈsmärt 
outsmarted; outsmarting; outsmarts
: to get the better of
especially
: outwit
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Examples of outsmart in a Sentence
The government must gather large amounts of information in order to outsmart its enemies.
an inexpensive security system that would likely be outsmarted by anyone with a serious interest in circumventing it
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Get savvy Job seekers are using AI to try and outsmart the hiring process, and recruiters are starting to catch on.
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Byemma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Use your charm and intelligence to outsmart anyone who is challenging you.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2024
Having been outsmarted, Aemond and Criston need a new strategy.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2024
Instead of trying to outsmart the market, focus on building a long-term strategy that promotes growth over time.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Byemma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Use your charm and intelligence to outsmart anyone who is challenging you.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2024
Having been outsmarted, Aemond and Criston need a new strategy.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2024
Instead of trying to outsmart the market, focus on building a long-term strategy that promotes growth over time.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Outsmart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outsmart. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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outsmart
verb
out·smart
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈsmärt
: outwit
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