outdo
verb (used with object)
to surpass in execution or performance.
outdoing
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present participleof outdo.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The Bruins shot a dominant 58% from the field, well outdoing the solid 43% for the Trojans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2026
But the “Tron: Ares” soundtrack, composed under the moniker of Reznor and Ross’ band, Nine Inch Nails, achieves the unconventional feat of outdoing the movie instead of merely accompanying it.
From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2025
That’s not stopping some well-heeled tech companies from trying to keep outdoing each other in showing off higher-quality AI video generation at longer durations.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 4, 2024
That makes India a key market for planemakers, especially Airbus which has bagged the bulk of new orders, outdoing U.S. rival Boeing, and engine manufacturers whose wares will be put to test.
From Reuters ● Jun. 20, 2023
But nothing compared to the cries that now emanated from the triplets, each outdoing the other.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
