edge out

verb

edged out; edging out; edges out
Synonyms of edge outnext
: to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something)
The company is gradually edging out the competition.
Efficiency has edged out price as the top reason people give for buying the car.

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In other words, tablespoon for tablespoon, hemp hearts can edge out an egg in total protein. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026 The Ducks have established a pipeline to the Motor City and edged out the Wolverines for a major prospect. — Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 After Thune narrowly edged out Cornyn for the Senate GOP leader job in 2024, the two quickly patched things up. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 June 2026 As Israelis prepare for fall elections, Gadi Eisenkot is surging in polls to edge out Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for edge out

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“Edge out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edge%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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