OUTMATCHES Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

outmatches

verb

present tense third-person singular of outmatch

as in surpasses

to be greater, better, or stronger than believes Secretariat would outmatch any other horse in racing history

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Recent Examples of outmatches Hollywood has a new queen bee, and the money made from her movie portfolio outmatches the market caps of billion-dollar companies like Alaska Airlines and H&R Block. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026

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This surpasses Disneyland Paris, which generates more revenue but yields less profit for the parent company.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
The raise comes as the company surpasses $200 million in net revenue, grew over 50% year-over-year, and turned profitable.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Definition of surpasses

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The massive digital gain eclipses the combined total of Black Friday and Cyber Monday from late 2025, according to Adobe.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Rodrigo eclipses [checks notes] Olivia Rodrigo, who previously held the record for having her first two albums and singles top their respective charts and for having every song on those albums in the Top 40.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 June 2026

Definition of eclipses

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Following the Oklahoma style, the team smashes Vidalia onions directly into the beef, making the patties superthin, then tops them with brown mustard, American cheese and pickles.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
What the candidates say When asked about the biggest concerns facing El Dorado County residents, Vang said affordability tops the list.

— Corey Schmidt July 1, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

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