outshoot

American  

[aut-shoot, aut-shoot] / ˌaʊtˈʃut, ˈaʊtˌʃut /

verb (used with object)

outshot, outshooting

1. to surpass in shooting, as in accuracy or in number of shots made.

2. to shoot beyond.

3. to shoot (something) out; send forth.

   a tree outshooting its roots.

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verb (used without object)

outshot, outshooting

1. to shoot forth; project.

   sparks outshooting from the fire.

noun

1. an act or instance of shooting out.

   an outshoot of his fist that staggered his opponent.

2. something that shoots out.

   a row of outshoots from the soil.

outshoot British  

verb

1. (tr) to surpass or excel in shooting

2. to go or extend beyond (something)

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noun

1. a thing that projects or shoots out

2. the act or state of shooting out or protruding

Etymology

Origin of outshoot

First recorded in 1520–30; out- + shoot ¹

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Example Sentences

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“We tend to outshoot other teams consistently, probably out-chance other teams consistently. Not in sync right now.”

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 12, 2023

In lieu of getting stops, the Wizards tried to outshoot the Kings — and, to their credit, they were feisty.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 18, 2023

“Back in the early days, at the old Sports Arena, the team would bring players in and Elgin would work out against them and he could outshoot all of them,” Lawler said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2021

It performs pretty well in most situations, though it won’t outshoot a Pixel 4 or an iPhone 11.

From The Verge ● Nov. 7, 2019

Still, three to one, they didn’t try to outshoot the man.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Belgium dominated the opening half, outshooting the Americans 11-3 and putting five of those tries on goal, an edge U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino tried to address by subbing Dest off at halftime for Gio Reyna.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

They controlled every phase of the game, outshooting and outhitting the physical Capitals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2025

But the Panthers kept putting shots on net, outshooting Boston 15-5 in the first period, and it paid off early in the second when Lundell made it a one-goal game five minutes into the second.

From Seattle Times ● May 12, 2024

The Kings, building off the momentum of a well-played Game 4, had largely controlled the game up to that point, outshooting Edmonton 7-1 in the first 10 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2024

And therefore, let a man contend to excel any competitors of his in honor, in outshooting them, if he can, in their own bow.

From The Essays of Francis Bacon by Francis Bacon

Germany had the ball 76% of the time and outshot Paraguay 21-7, but Paraguayan keeper Orlando Gill was phenomenal, especially in the shootout.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

They were badly outshot, struggled to control the puck and often looked overmatched against Canada’s collection of NHL superstars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026

They outshot the U.S. 42-28, controlled the puck all afternoon, sent out lines of would-be legends to follow actual legends.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026

Eyeing their record 10th Olympic title and the first since Sochi 2014, Canada outshot Finland 39-17, but it was outgoing Olympic champions Finland who were more efficient early in the game.

From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026

And in it all was his own father, the second Macon Dead, their contemporary, who was strong as an ox, could ride bareback and barefoot, who, they agreed, outran, outplowed, outshot, outpicked, outrode them all.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

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