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outplay

[out-pley] / ˌaʊtˈpleɪ /






VERB
outperform
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Despite injuries and an occasional slow start, the Chargers are playing great defense and Justin Herbert should be able to outplay the Giants’ limited offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 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

There was a reality check in the next round, however, when she played well but could not outplay American world number eight Jessica Pegula.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2022

My ambition is to outplay these same friends.

From Increasing Human Efficiency in Business, a contribution to the psychology of business by Scott, Walter Dill