outkick
Americanverb (used with object)
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to surpass (someone or something) in kicking in distance or effectiveness, as in soccer or football.
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to run faster than, especially in a burst of speed toward the end of a race.
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to be better than; surpass or outperform.
Example Sentences
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He has a tendency to outkick his coverage though, so that could be even more of an issue.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2023
“I felt like if I could stay close, I could definitely outkick them in the end,” Lowry said.
From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2023
As Schär tried to outkick her rival, McFadden floored it to the finish, winning by a second.
From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2016
It is clear that you cannot outkick him.
From The New Yorker • Aug. 31, 2015
For example, Jim Thorpe could outkick any kicker today.
From Time Magazine Archive
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