outsmart

verb

out·smart ˌau̇t-ˈsmärt

outsmarted; outsmarting; outsmarts

Synonyms of outsmart next

transitive verb

: to get the better of

especially : outwit

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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Much of the pleasure of John Lee Hancock’s marginal thriller comes in the familiar sight of Washington outsmarting those around him and projecting a weary grandeur that suggests all the horrors this man has seen on the job. —

Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024 With her bold personality and a sharp grasp of social strategy from binge-watching every season of Survivor, she’s poised to outsmart her competition. —

Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024 There was suddenly something a bit naff about serving bombs but being outsmarted by Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray, two of the best returners the sport has ever seen. —

Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 8 July 2024 Get savvy Job seekers are using AI to try and outsmart the hiring process, and recruiters are starting to catch on. —

Byemma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outsmart