outplay

verb

out·play ˌau̇t-ˈplā

outplayed; outplaying; outplays

transitive verb

: to play better than

especially : to outdo in playing a game

The Knicks took a 21-point lead in the first half, gave up 18 consecutive points in the third quarter, but outplayed the Kings down the stretch to win … —

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The Lions signal-caller outplayed his counterpart, throwing 38-of-59 for 494 yards and a career-high five touchdowns in the losing effort. —

Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024 However, the Vikings have outplayed the Green Bay Packers (9-4) to this point, and that idea was considered laughable prior to Week 1. —

Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Jackson has outplayed Hurts this season, and the Ravens have beaten better opponents than the Eagles. —

Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024 From the get-go, the Bruins outplayed the Gamecocks and held an early lead. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outplay