outbid
verb (used with object)
to outdo in bidding; make a higher bid than (another bidder).
outbidding
-
present participleof outbid.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
With the key buying season to refill storage just around the corner, outbidding Asian countries in a tight market would be an expensive proposition.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
Chinese companies spent $22 billion last year acquiring overseas mines, often outbidding Western competitors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2025
The Blues secured Caicedo's signature from Brighton in 2023 by paying an initial £100m plus £15m in add-ons, outbidding Liverpool, after Arsenal bid £60m six months earlier.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2025
Occidental has been on the hunt to expand in shale fields since at least 2019, when it spent $38 billion to buy Anadarko, outbidding Chevron.
From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
People turned to see who was outbidding the large man in the front.
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
