trump

verb

Definition of trumpnext
as in to outweigh

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Recent Examples of trump If power politics is allowed to trump the Genocide Convention, the damage will not be confined to Gaza. — Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 But there has been an effort in the California Legislature to make sure that quantity does not trump quality. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 Sometimes, being hot and getting lucky can trump playing well, and Forsberg’s recent performance could offer the Kings a puncher’s chance. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026 Yes, the Thunder likely could trump other offers, but Giannis will also have a say because of his ability to hit free agency as soon as the 2027 offseason. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trump
  1. outweigh
  2. overshadow
  3. defeat
  4. outperform
  5. overcome
  6. best
Verb
  • Ultimately, Earth's tilt, day length, and sun angle are the primary determinants of seasons, far outweighing orbital distance.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Most of us, for instance, are not the oil company executives who were told about the effects of CO2 emissions back in the 1970s and decided that the threat to their business outweighed the threat to the planet.
    — Gabriel Winslow-Yost, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Definition of outweigh
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  • The triumph of their pioneering climb, however, was overshadowed by the pair’s disastrous descent.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Instead, Alfonzo’s first appearance, the culmination of nine tireless years, was somber , stricken by the grief overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment in the Dodgers’ to the Padres.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of overshadow
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  • Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty-kick shootout Friday after the teams played to a 1-1 tie after 120 minutes in Arlington, Texas.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • The short version is that after defeating the Kilrathi at the climax of Wing Commander 3, Mark Hamill’s Christopher Blair retires to a backwater world to live out a life in peace and obscurity.
    — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
Definition of defeat
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  • All three of Wall Street's major averages were outperformed by various major indexes located elsewhere in the world.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 July 2026
  • Fox News Channel ended the second quarter with a strong ratings delivery in June, leading not just every network in cable TV in prime time, but outperforming CBS and NBC as well.
    — Mark Joyella, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of outperform
Verb
  • The rookie point guard overcame early shooting struggles to lead all scorers with 25 points.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • The telecommunications giant’s fight to end landline service is playing out in the FCC and federal court, amid an underlying battle over how much power the agency has to overcome decisions by states.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • In his most recent outing, Machado Garry bested former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in November.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Gill, 26, had bested German great Manuel Neuer in a penalty shootout in the previous round.
    — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
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