outscore

verb

out·​score ˌau̇t-ˈskȯr How to pronounce outscore (audio)
outscored; outscoring

transitive verb

: to score more points than
The Cats went on to outscore the Chargers 16-10 in the third and 17-12 in the fourth to win by 16.Dick Sparrer

Examples of outscore in a Sentence

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But they were outscored 34-20 in the third quarter as the Thunder built a 13-point lead and began to run away. Tim Reynolds, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2025 Still, Minnesota outscored the Sparks 48-31 in the second half, including 25-12 in the fourth quarter. Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 22 June 2025 Dighton-Rehoboth had one serious challenge from Gloucester in the quarterfinals but outscored the other four opponents 36-1 to win another Div. 3 state title. Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025 The Mets were outscored 17-5 in the series and have scored only a single run in the last 22 innings. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for outscore

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outscore was in 1885

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“Outscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outscore. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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