outmaneuver
Americanverb (used with object)
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to outwit, defeat, or frustrate by maneuvering.
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to outdo or surpass in maneuvering or maneuverability.
Etymology
Origin of outmaneuver
Example Sentences
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The move provided a clear advantage on the offensive end, where Bilodeau could outmaneuver slower counterparts while not giving up anything on defense given the struggles of Booker and ongoing foul trouble of Steven Jamerson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2026
“She understood that our customers care the most about the high-performance parts, and if you’re focused on the bulk of the market, then your competitors can outmaneuver you.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
The mystery often then is a chess game between the cop and the killer, and they're trying to outmaneuver each other, and it's all about the battle of their wits.
From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2023
Thousands of tiny bubbles fill the underwater rink as players quickly attempt to outmaneuver each other to score.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
Kennedy's ability to outmaneuver Khrushchev, and to assess the threat at America's doorstep, depended on the flow of secret intelligence passed to Janet Chisholm in a Moscow park.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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