outshoot

verb

out·​shoot ˌau̇t-ˈshüt How to pronounce outshoot (audio)
outshot ˌau̇t-ˈshät How to pronounce outshoot (audio) ; outshooting

transitive verb

1
: to surpass in shooting or making shots
2
: to shoot or go beyond

Examples of outshoot in a Sentence

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The Grizzlies outshot the Clippers from the field (46.1% to 39.4%) and made nearly twice as many 3-points (15) as the Clippers (eight). Oc Register, 21 July 2025 Canada also had a clear 1.19-0.2 xG advantage thanks to a greater quantity and quality of chances created, but fully ceded that edge after halftime and was outshot 8-1 (0.04-0.64). Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 30 June 2025 The Panthers outshot the Oilers 17-7, converted two of three power plays and stayed out of the box themselves. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025 It was outshot, outpassed, outpossessed and arguably out of its league. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for outshoot

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outshoot was in 1530

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“Outshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outshoot. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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