Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

outfox

[out-foks] / ˌaʊtˈfɒks /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

National-security hawks argued they had to be withheld to stifle China’s development of military weaponry and, perhaps one day, advanced AI systems that outfox humans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

No one has to suppress a shudder of fear when he enters the room or worry that this guy is going to somehow outfox them.

From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2024

But he raised the possibility for the first time that jail might be the only way to ensure Bankman-Fried won’t outfox the government with ways to use electronic devices in ways that can’t be tracked.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2023

He said his team was being upskilled into a modern, adaptable, agile outfit that could outfox any opponent by France 2023.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2022

The only way to outfox Hangman is to think one sentence ahead, and if you see a stammer-word coming up, alter your sentence so you won't need to use it.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




Vocabulary lists containing outfox


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "outfox" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com