- present participle of outsmart.
outsmarting
Example Sentences
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Mr. O’Connor’s Daniel has a strange affinity with otherworldly contact and a facility for outsmarting the smartest people in the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
The idea that it feels like you are outsmarting other men could be part of the appeal, too.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
With consistent effort and a commitment to outsmarting identity thieves, you can significantly reduce your risk and safeguard your financial and emotional well-being.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2024
In 2018, the IDF boasted that its “machines are outsmarting humans.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
She blinks a few times, clearly outsmarting me.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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