outmaneuver
Americanverb (used with object)
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to outwit, defeat, or frustrate by maneuvering.
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to outdo or surpass in maneuvering or maneuverability.
Etymology
Origin of outmaneuver
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“Harrods and the estate executors seem to be acting like this is a game of who can outmaneuver who, all behind closed doors,” Spong said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
The move provided a clear advantage on the offensive end, where Bilodeau could outmaneuver slower counterparts while not giving up anything on defense given the struggles of Booker and ongoing foul trouble of Steven Jamerson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2026
One by one, they dodge, slip and outmaneuver the music, “Spanish Key” from Miles Davis’s groundbreaking 1970 album “Bitches Brew,” with its rock and funk influences.
From New York Times ● May 15, 2024
The mystery often then is a chess game between the cop and the killer, and they're trying to outmaneuver each other, and it's all about the battle of their wits.
From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2023
Once in possession of this information, American engineers were able to anticipate the Soviets' capabilities and to design planes and missiles that could outmaneuver and outmatch them.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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