outbid
verb
out·bid
ˌau̇t-ˈbid 
outbid; outbidden
ˌau̇t-ˈbi-dᵊn
; outbidding
; outbidding
: to make a higher bid than : to offer more than
… when employers clamor to outbid each other for the services of an engineering elite …—
Randall E. Stross
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Monitoring Auctions – Bidders can track their bids through their account dashboard and receive notifications if they are outbid.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
But while all is right in Queens after Steve Cohen outbid the Yankees in historic fashion, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was asked about his and owner Hal Steinbrenner’s pursuit of Soto, which was a very competitive offer.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Their plan takes a turn when a grieving daughter outbids them for the item to fulfill her dad’s dying wish.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
If the market for Arenado heats up, the Red Sox could simply outbid other teams by taking on more of his salary.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
But while all is right in Queens after Steve Cohen outbid the Yankees in historic fashion, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was asked about his and owner Hal Steinbrenner’s pursuit of Soto, which was a very competitive offer.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Their plan takes a turn when a grieving daughter outbids them for the item to fulfill her dad’s dying wish.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
If the market for Arenado heats up, the Red Sox could simply outbid other teams by taking on more of his salary.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Outbid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outbid. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
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