outmaneuver

verb

ˌau̇t-mə-ˈn(y)ü-vər How to pronounce outmaneuver (audio)
Definition of outmaneuvernext
as in to outwit
to get the better of through cleverness outmaneuvered his congressional opponent by co-opting his call for change in Washington

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Recent Examples of outmaneuver But while in theory, a superhuman AI system might outmaneuver even the most secure containers, there are also actions AI companies could take right now to improve security. — Harry Booth, Time, 24 July 2026 May built one of the most dominant teams in Big Ten history by outmaneuvering his peers in the transfer portal. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Novo and Lilly have sought to outmaneuver one another with price cuts for cash-paying customers whose insurance plans don't cover the medications. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 29 June 2026 The series will also recreate pivotal moments from Carlos’ life, while Carr examines how Carlos outmaneuvered intelligence services before being captured. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outmaneuver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outmaneuver
  1. outwit
  2. outsmart
  3. thwart
  4. deceive
  5. defeat
  6. overcome
  7. outfox
  8. outthink
Verb
  • The show, which comes from Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse, brings together a group of strangers, in this case celebrity contestants, who must outwit their competition and identify the recipient of a million dollars hiding among them.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
  • All season long, Ray and Sugar have been trying to outwit each other.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
Definition of outwit
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  • The incident has been viewed as a warning sign for how AI models are learning to outsmart their human creators.
    — Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But his efforts to outsmart the bond market – the deepest and most important market on the planet – have not lived up to the hype.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of outsmart
Verb
  • Monroe thwarted Giulia’s attempt at a move from the top turnbuckle.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • In last Friday’s episode of the Outlander prequel, written by Toni Graphia and directed by Azhur Saleem, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) rallies the women of her clan to thwart a surprise attack on Castle Leoch.
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of thwart
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  • But 3-0 marks can be deceiving heading into a battle of unbeatens at home against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Boulder County accused the fossil fuel companies of deceiving the general public about the dangers of their oil and gas operations and the associated greenhouse gas emissions through their advertising and marketing.
    — Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of deceive
Verb
  • Trump’s appearance in San Antonio comes as Republicans fight to keep Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico from defeating Paxton.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Unfortunately, the same forces that defeated previous permitting reform packages — primarily left-wing interest groups — are threatening to smother this legislation.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of defeat
Verb
  • These sessions have helped Ellis develop a better understanding of the challenges others have overcome.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The three-time AL MVP played just seven games after May 31 because of a fractured rib and the leg injury, an absence the team couldn't overcome.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • Across two seasons packed with twisty machinations, Jung’s virtuous prosecutor Jang Geon-young attempted to pin down Hyun’s shamelessly corrupt — but effortlessly cool — intelligence officer Baek Ki-tae, only to be outfoxed at every turn.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Gauff dug in, matched Badosa’s power, and outfoxed her when the opportunities arose.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of outfox
Verb
  • Some of the game’s biggest stars have already voiced frustration over trying to outthink the robots.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Digital computers may eventually outthink us, but that will remain all action without experience.
    — Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of outthink

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“Outmaneuver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outmaneuver. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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