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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-upping
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As a result, innovation is outrunning supervision.
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The Times reported that Dela Rosa had been in hiding for months but that he was seen publicly on Monday in the Senate building when surveillance cameras captured footage of him outrunning agents seeking to arrest him.
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View gallery - 3 images IBM has developed the blueprint for producing a processor using sub-1-nanometer (nm) chip technology, outdoing its own efforts to increase efficiency and processing power with 2-nm tech from a few years ago.
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As rumors have flown about this relentless Sacramento parking enforcement officer, Nakamura has quietly patrolled the streets, outdoing himself.
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At a time when prices for health insurance and medical care are outpacing the rate of inflation and wage growth, other research shows people are struggling to afford living expenses and routine doctor appointments or needed prescriptions.
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Halfway through 2026, total Chicago tourism numbers are already outpacing last year, Reynolds said.
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Philadelphia is enduring one of its warmest 4th of July celebrations on record, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit due to a massive heat dome.
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The platform also incorporates integrated suspension and supports payloads exceeding 661 pounds (300 kilograms), while alternative differential-drive configurations are available for rough outdoor terrain.
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In the most recent quarter, Cloud revenue surged to a 63% increase, surpassing $20 billion for the first time.
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The fundraiser had raised more than $4,100, surpassing its original $3,000 goal to help Patricia’s family with expenses during her recovery.
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Yet that is what Marco Palestra did, outshining Inter’s Federico Dimarco, who was officially Serie A’s MVP in 2025-26.
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That's because the waning gibbous moon will appear in the sky at the same time, most likely outshining many of the fainter shooting stars.
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Senegal booked their spot in Japan and South Korea, topping the qualifying group with a superior goal difference to Morocco, who finished with the same number of points (15).
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Many daily temperature records are expected and long-time heat records will be threatened in some locations, with temperatures topping 100 forecast from North Carolina to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service.
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While commercialism exists, the authentic human connection ignited by shared emotions, like a goal celebration, represents the Cup's most enduring and invaluable legacy, transcending mere competition.
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The spirit of this summer’s experience is transcending all of that, reminding that any place — but certainly our place — is more about the people than anything else.
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“One-upping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-upping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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