as in to outwit
to get the better of through cleverness
the company's growth is due in large part to its marketing division's ability to outthink the competition
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Recent Examples of outthink
Perhaps the shape rotators are convinced that computers can outthink us because their own minds are so impoverished.
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Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
In a blog post, Google CEO Sundar Pichai predicted the technology underlying Gemini Advanced will be able to outthink even the smartest people when tackling many complex topics.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2024
By June, however, Space Force and its Combatant Command, U.S. Space Command, were recruiting tech-smart people; coordinating with international allies; deciding which technologies to buy; and running war-game simulations in which teams attack, counterattack and outthink one another.
—Ann Finkbeiner, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2020
What the talent evaluators of the Carolina Panthers saw this draft cycle was an undersized quarterback from the University of Alabama whose ability to outthink defenses outweighed his physical limitations.
—Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 28 Apr. 2023
Holly must summon all her formidable talents to outthink and outmaneuver the shockingly twisted professors.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2023
Warzel offers this advice: Don’t try to outthink the robots.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021
The Cowboys should remain at No. 10 and don’t attempt to outthink the draft.
—David Moore, Dallas News, 22 Apr. 2021
Watching the underdog lead, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, outthink her opponents was so uplifting, viewers were tricked into thinking chess is a thrilling spectator sport.
—Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune, 25 Dec. 2020
Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
In a blog post, Google CEO Sundar Pichai predicted the technology underlying Gemini Advanced will be able to outthink even the smartest people when tackling many complex topics.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2024
By June, however, Space Force and its Combatant Command, U.S. Space Command, were recruiting tech-smart people; coordinating with international allies; deciding which technologies to buy; and running war-game simulations in which teams attack, counterattack and outthink one another.
—Ann Finkbeiner, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2020
What the talent evaluators of the Carolina Panthers saw this draft cycle was an undersized quarterback from the University of Alabama whose ability to outthink defenses outweighed his physical limitations.
—Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 28 Apr. 2023
Holly must summon all her formidable talents to outthink and outmaneuver the shockingly twisted professors.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2023
Warzel offers this advice: Don’t try to outthink the robots.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021
The Cowboys should remain at No. 10 and don’t attempt to outthink the draft.
—David Moore, Dallas News, 22 Apr. 2021
Watching the underdog lead, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, outthink her opponents was so uplifting, viewers were tricked into thinking chess is a thrilling spectator sport.
—Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune, 25 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outthink
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To kick off the reality competition show's season 48, out on Feb. 26, here are the best Survivor seasons that outwit, outlast and outplay the rest.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Myles Turner has outwitted, outplayed and outlasted.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The plot might seem repetitive, going back and forth between Violet trying to follow the anonymous rules and worming her way out of them to seek help (only to be outsmarted), but the movie’s exciting, stage-like formal flourishes and its disorienting lensing keep things moving smoothly.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Whether or not the owner can outsmart her snack-savvy puppy remains to be shared on their profile.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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But appearances can be deceiving because there's a lot of bright side here.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
10 Mar. 2025
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Trips down memory lane, especially when Star Wars video games are involved, can be deceiving.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Bolden had played a key role in thwarting an assassination plot in Chicago months before JFK was tragically assassinated in Dallas.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Extradition of the pair is the latest in federal efforts to thwart smuggling on the high seas.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Professionals can take control of their careers by overcoming these challenges and embracing an entrepreneurial mindset.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The plethora of pixels can’t overcome a noise-prone sensor, though, and its picture tends to be soft.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Houston Rockets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 144-137, in a thrilling overtime contest Monday that was arguably one of the more confusing, exciting games of the season.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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On Monday morning, McIlroy defeated JJ Spaun in a three-hole aggregate playoff to win the 2025 PLAYERS Championship.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Japan, outfoxed by the stealthy maneuverer in the White House, had to recede.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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The governor’s better posture would be to concentrate on outmaneuvering and outfoxing Trump.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This pair looks like a classic trouser, with front pleats and a relaxed leg — but don’t be fooled.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Do not be fooled by this bill’s carve-out for masks worn for health and religious reasons.—
Nikki Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Outthink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outthink. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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