outbid

American

[out-bid] / ˌaʊtˈbɪd /

verb (used with object)

outbid, outbidden, outbid, outbidding

to outdo in bidding; make a higher bid than (another bidder).

outbid British

/ ˌaʊtˈbɪd /

verb

(tr) to bid higher than; outdo in bidding

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Other Word Forms

outbidder

noun

Etymology

Origin of outbid

First recorded in 1580–90; out- + bid ¹

Example Sentences

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However, they have been outbid by rivals on occasion, including in the deal that saw Marc Guehi join Manchester City in January.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Cummings said it’s possible California refiners can outbid other countries competing over the same barrels for a period of time, but there’s only so much to go around.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

He outbid Lakhani’s firms and others in auctions at Rosneft’s Moscow headquarters, and got close to Sechin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Baby boomers already own much of the housing stock, and we have the cash to outbid those who want to get their hands on the few homes on the market.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

“Why outbid us? You made us lose,” Benji said.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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