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Synonyms

edge out

Idioms  
  1. Surpass or defeat by a small margin, as in She edged out her opponent on the home stretch. [Late 1800s]


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Bass launched her first salvo over the weekend, as the tally of mail-in votes made clear that Raman would edge out Spencer Pratt to challenge her in the fall election.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

When not trying to edge out Gicurasi, Ubwuzu is beating up Imfura, another younger male whose defeat at the hands of Ubwuzu begins his ostracization from the group.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

The England centre slotted the winning kick - his seventh out of seven - to edge out the Italians in a breathless encounter at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo.

From BBC Apr. 12, 2026

Kira Kimura won Japan's first-ever men's snowboard big air Olympic gold at the Milan-Cortina Games on Saturday, producing a stunning final run under pressure to edge out compatriot Ryoma Kimata.

From Barron's Feb. 7, 2026

Not bothering to change into my swimsuit, I hurry along the path, hoping to edge out dusk.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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