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outdo

[out-doo] / ˌaʊtˈdu /
VERB
better, overcome
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eclipse excel outclass outdistance outfox outmaneuver outshine outsmart outstrip surpass transcend
STRONG
beat best bulldoze bury cook cream defeat down exceed lick outrival snow top trash
WEAK
blow out of water do in fake out go one better leave behind outgun outjockey pull a fast one shake off shoot ahead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail fall behind lose
STRONG
aid give up help surrender

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The shared goal of Yes members: Outdo themselves, again.

From Slate • Aug. 16, 2012

September 29, 2010 Some House Challengers Outdo Incumbents in Fund-Raising Challengers in 11 House races have raised more money than incumbents, according to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics, defying conventional wisdom.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2010

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