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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

Newcastle are a big side and the moment they realised they couldn't outplay Arsenal they tried to intimidate them and, all credit to the Gunners, they were having none of it.

From BBC • May 8, 2023

And you dare to sit there, like a squeaking kid, and tell me that Jordan can outplay you!

From The New Boy at Hilltop by Barbour, Ralph Henry