OUTGUNNED Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

outgunned

verb

past tense of outgun

as in exceeded

to be greater, better, or stronger than a marketing firm whose innovative ad campaigns have consistently outgunned its rivals'

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lost (to)

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This is the first time in its history that the company has exceeded 100 trillion won, propelled by booming AI demand.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Cecily Brown’s Untitled (Paradise) and Oscar Murillo’s geographical avalanche also exceeded their high estimates, each selling for $141,900.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of exceeded

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The outbreak in the Tampa area has surpassed Florida’s previous record and is nearing the 264 cases reported during Hawaii’s 2015-16 outbreak.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Just over 24 hours after its release, Panteón Rococó’s Tiny Desk session had already surpassed 1 million views on YouTube.

— Natalia Cano, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of surpassed

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His pole position is the first this year for a car powered by a non-Mercedes engine after Mercedes, McLaren and Alpine — all with Mercedes power — topped every qualifying session until now.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
In the past year alone, the group has topped the Billboard 200 twice with November EP DO IT and August’s THIS & THAT.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of topped

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Glenn outclassed Titans coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who is considered one of the league’s better play-callers.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
Almost every fan inside the 72,000-capacity Arrowhead Stadium who braved the extreme heat went home happy after the team outclassed Denver 31-10.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

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