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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

Example Sentences

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Even in abnormal political times, competition can be healthy, spurring journalists to match or outdo rival outlets.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Arteta said the two had even taken their competitive spirit to trying to outdo each other in the gym, but were great friends off the pitch.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

I’m now the father of three grown children who are poised to outdo their parents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

"They bring the best out in each other, they know they have to push each other and improve constantly to outdo one another."

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

The denizens of Joffrey's court had striven to outdo each other today.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.