outmatch

verb

out·​match ˌau̇t-ˈmach How to pronounce outmatch (audio)
outmatched; outmatching; outmatches

transitive verb

: to prove superior to : outdo

Examples of outmatch in a Sentence

believes Secretariat would outmatch any other horse in racing history
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The Texans were outmatched by the Ravens on both sides of the ball, continuing their recent inconsistencies. Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024 With legendary coach Tara VanDerveer in attendance – now as a fan – her Cardinal had 19 turnovers and were totally outmatched by its Big 10 opponent. Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024 Sunday’s records came against an opponent that was outmatched and overwhelmed in all facets, but Smikle still shined brightest. Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024 For the first time in his short but decorated stint as Indiana coach, Cignetti sat behind a postgame microphone and lamented all the ways his team was outmatched and came up short. Justin Williams, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outmatch 

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outmatch was in 1593

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“Outmatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outmatch. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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