outnumber

[out-nuhm-ber] / ˌaʊtˈnʌm bər /

VERB

exceed in quantity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exceed

STRONG

outman outstrip overcount surmount surpass

WEAK

beat best eclipse lead outdo outpace outshine override pass swamp top transcend

Example Sentences

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If agents begin to outnumber people on corporate networks, as many analysts are predicting, that would be a direct shot at the per-user fee structure at many software companies, replacing it with a consumption-based charge.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Moreover, if predictions are correct, soon agents will outnumber people on corporate networks, and could blow a huge hole in the user-based business model.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

New highs continue to outnumber new lows on the New York Stock Exchange, so this indicator remains bullish.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The startup is one of several AI firms rushing to grab coveted New York office space, even as desks outnumber employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

They outnumber us two to one, but we’ve still got six original members of the Star Squad, who aren’t trying to run and shoot at the same time.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins