outduel

verb

out·​duel ˌau̇t-ˈd(y)ü-əl How to pronounce outduel (audio)
outdueled; outdueling; outduels

transitive verb

: to defeat or outdo in a duel or competition
If their games start opening up during five-on-five play, they feel like they have the skill to outduel any team.—Chris Hine

Examples of outduel in a Sentence

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And Dostál made some big saves Tuesday, though Hart made a few more to outduel him. — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026 Martin was proud to be able to outduel Sale, who played the first seven seasons of his career on the South Side. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 But Super Bowl 57 will bring a different type of challenge in trying to outduel Mahomes. — USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2023 The one run was all Morales needed to outduel Escobar, The Register’s reigning pitcher of the year. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outduel

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outduel was in 1911

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“Outduel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outduel. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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