outspend
verb
out·spend
ˌau̇t-ˈspend 
outspent; outspending; outspends
1
: to exceed the limits of in spending
outspends his income
2
: to spend more than
outspent the other candidates
Examples of outspend in a Sentence
He has outspent the other candidates in the election by millions of dollars.
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The Dodgers are the polar opposite of those ’97 Marlins, showing no remorse over their ability to outspend everyone.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Nine countries now outspend the United States on R & D, when measured as a share of GDP.
—Jonathan Gruber, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2019
More news: Why Juan Soto Chose the Mets: Former GM Sets Record Straight
Typically, the Yankees are able to outspend teams in free agency — which is what made Soto's 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets so stunning to the Yankees and their fan base.
—Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
More Than a Paycheck Southpaw doesn’t just outspend competitors on salaries or headcount.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Nine countries now outspend the United States on R & D, when measured as a share of GDP.
—Jonathan Gruber, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2019
More news: Why Juan Soto Chose the Mets: Former GM Sets Record Straight
Typically, the Yankees are able to outspend teams in free agency — which is what made Soto's 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets so stunning to the Yankees and their fan base.
—Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
More Than a Paycheck Southpaw doesn’t just outspend competitors on salaries or headcount.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Outspend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspend. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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