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outplay

[out-pley] / ˌaʊtˈpleɪ /






VERB
outperform
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Example Sentences

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“The most important thing is effort. Our goal is nobody is going to outplay us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

In 2000, millions tuned in to watch Richard Hatch outwit, outplay, and outlast his teammates and competitors to become the first Survivor.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2024

You don’t have to have seen “Survivor” in years to know the whole point is to outwit, outplay and outlast by any means necessary including betrayal.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2024

Starting with Daccord as backup goalie and sending Driedger to the AHL makes too much strategic and financial sense, assuming one doesn’t vastly outplay the other at training camp.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

He remembered the good old Papa’s injunction: “If you do not outplay that charlatan, Bauquel, I will never forgive you.”

From The Intriguers by Le Queux, William