- present participle of outsmart.
outsmarting
Example Sentences
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Mr. O’Connor’s Daniel has a strange affinity with otherworldly contact and a facility for outsmarting the smartest people in the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Players instead rely on solving puzzles, outsmarting systems, overcoming obstacles, teamwork and athleticism.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026
It was a classic case of the Dodgers’ renowned brain trust outsmarting themselves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2024
"Dumb Money" depicts working class people outsmarting some of the richest financial minds and companies in the country.
From Salon ● Dec. 1, 2023
Funny, in the arena, when I poured out those berries, I was only thinking of outsmarting the Gamemakers, not how my actions would reflect on the Capitol.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
