TRUMPS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

trumps

verb

present tense third-person singular of trump

as in outweighs

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Verb

That these firms would co-sign one coin says the fear of being locked out of stablecoin infrastructure now outweighs the instinct to build a proprietary version.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The Heat believes that added flexibility next summer outweighs the benefit of having more money to spend this summer, though more money this summer might have allowed the Heat to sign Norman Powell to a new contract.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

Definition of outweighs

Verb

But Zabala’s wizardry never overshadows deliciousness, a balance exemplified by the outstanding shiso tempura topped with beef tartare and covered in borage flowers.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
For Johnson, his disappointment overshadows any feeling of relief.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 21 June 2026

Definition of overshadows

Verb

Warm contacts already know you or trust you, so this typically outperforms cold outreach.

— Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
As the flagship desk speaker in Sonos’ lineup, the Sonos Five provides superb sound quality that outperforms any other smart speaker in its price range.

— Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 24 June 2026

Definition of outperforms

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By using acoustic detection and ranging (ADAR) technology, the sensor overcomes the blind spots and height limitations of conventional 2D safety systems.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
And then there’s Kaitlyn Chen, the second-year point guard who overcomes some of her athletic deficiencies by picking up 94 feet and always seemingly knows where to be.

— Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

Definition of overcomes

Verb

The cocktail also remained effective against viral variants known to evade single-antibody treatments, demonstrating that combining two antibodies can overcome resistance that defeats either one alone.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Brazil defeats Japan in the final minute, 2-1 Brazil is through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a last-minute goal broke Japanese hearts in Houston in the first game of the day.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Definition of defeats

Verb

Just one week after one powerhouse tied the other, that match has been broken as Swift once again conquers the tally.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
That doesn’t mean robbing Billy of his shot at prying open Homelander’s skull, but with only a symbolic solution to Trump’s authoritarian rise — love conquers all!

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 May 2026

Definition of conquers

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