outplay
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Etymology
Origin of outplay
Example Sentences
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Equity receivership, a bankruptcy-like proceeding used to reorganize troubled companies, was a favorite method that many of these tycoons deployed to outplay their rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Despite injuries and an occasional slow start, the Chargers are playing great defense and Justin Herbert should be able to outplay the Giants’ limited offense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2025
In 2000, millions tuned in to watch Richard Hatch outwit, outplay, and outlast his teammates and competitors to become the first Survivor.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2024
You don’t have to have seen “Survivor” in years to know the whole point is to outwit, outplay and outlast by any means necessary including betrayal.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2024
Yale may outplay Harvard, but if Harvard sufficiently out-cheers Yale she wins, and to the rooters belong the praise.
From An American at Oxford by John Corbin
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