- past participle of outdo.
outdone
Example Sentences
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But not to be outdone by his opposite number, Jordan hit back for the hosts with a fine finish, dotting down in the corner despite Theo Attissogbe's last-ditch attempt to shove him into touch.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Over the last year it has been outdone only by rival Sandisk among large-cap stocks.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
Not to be outdone by the album’s soaring musical ambience, Styles’ lyrics never disappoint, blending his penchant for witticism with pop-culture philosophy.
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2026
Not to be outdone, the Dodgers were one week into the season when Bill Plaschke posted a column with this headline: “Who says the Dodgers can’t go 162-0?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
Then Barbara, not to be outdone in courtesy, came out of her pillow and with her tears still wet on her face, sat up and plucked off both her socks.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
