outnumber
verb (used with object)
to exceed in number.
outnumbered
Example Sentences
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Prior to the war, girls in Gaza outnumbered and outperformed boys at every level of education above primary school.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Local women, fearful at the prospect of suddenly being far outnumbered by men they don’t know, are taking self-defense classes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The characters’ few real conversations are vastly outnumbered by quiet, powerful shots of them going about their lives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
There was one day this week when new highs only outnumbered new lows by one issues, but things have improved since then.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
He was ridiculously outnumbered, and if he tried to run, he risked possession.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
