outbox
noun
a boxlike tray, basket, or the like, as on a desk, for holding outgoing mail, messages, or work.
outboxed
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past participleof outbox.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof outbox.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
outboxnouna boxlike tray, basket, or the like, as on a desk, for holding outgoing mail, messages, or work.
Example Sentences
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The early signs suggested Itauma had the measure of his opponent, with Hrgovic touching the canvas in the second round and conceding that he was "outboxed" early on.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
As Shields, an unbeaten 26-year-old American who outboxed and outclassed Kozin over 10 rounds, was analyzing the fight with an interviewer at ringside, the British boxer Savannah Marshall and her promoter joined the conversation.
From New York Times ● Feb. 6, 2022
Two-time title challenger Blencowe, 38, enjoyed a clear advantage in the striking exchanges as she comprehensively outboxed Sorenson, 35, throughout their 145-pound matchup.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2021
Hamadouche qualified for Tokyo last month despite losing in the European qualifying quarterfinals to Ireland’s Kellie Harrington, a 31-year-old career amateur who soundly outboxed Hamadouche.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 22, 2021
Then they made room for wrestling—grinding bouts that Seareach won, pinning the strongest men; then the broadjump; first place went to Seabelt; Sparwood gave the discus the mightiest fling, and Prince Laodamas outboxed them all.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
