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win the race

VERB
outclass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beat dominate eclipse excel outdistance outdo outmatch outpace outperform outplay outrun outshine
STRONG
best better cap exceed outrank outrival outstrip pass surmount top tower
WEAK
go beyond go one better improve upon outhussle put to shame rise above
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail lose surrender
STRONG
fall behind
VERB
outdistance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
outclass outdo outpace outperform
STRONG
beat best better exceed outplay overtake pass surpass top
WEAK
go beyond go one better leave behind outhussle
Antonyms
STRONG
fail fall behind lose surrender

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“Not all of them will win the race, and the market is trying to figure out who will be the winner now,” said Gina Martin Adams, chief market strategist at HB Wealth.

From MarketWatch • May 3, 2026

Her teammate, Breezy Johnson, held the early lead and went on to win the race after the competition resumed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

The City striker had overtaken Szoboszlai 25 yards from goal and looked certain to win the race – but he was pulled back.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

In order to take the title, Verstappen needed to win the race and hope that Norris finished off the podium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

“Not so good. But after I win the race tomorrow, he’ll get better. Doc Smith thinks so too.”

From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner

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