as in to surpass
to be greater, better, or stronger than
a marketing firm whose innovative ad campaigns have consistently outgunned its rivals'
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Recent Examples of outgun
Ukraine has never managed to outgun Russian firepower, even after Moscow turned to North Korea to keep its ammunition flowing.
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Joseph Ataman, CNN, 31 Jan. 2024
Ukraine, however, cannot win by simply trying to outgun Russia symmetrically.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2024
But in their zeal to outgun each other with AI, companies have overpromised and underdelivered in ways that risk disappointing you and poisoning the public’s faith in AI for years to come.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
The Hurricanes can outrun and outgun anyone in their path, and it’s been fun to watch.
—Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
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Joseph Ataman, CNN, 31 Jan. 2024
Ukraine, however, cannot win by simply trying to outgun Russia symmetrically.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2024
But in their zeal to outgun each other with AI, companies have overpromised and underdelivered in ways that risk disappointing you and poisoning the public’s faith in AI for years to come.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
The Hurricanes can outrun and outgun anyone in their path, and it’s been fun to watch.
—Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outgun
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Time and time again our lives surpass themselves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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In 18- to 34-year-olds, the number of churchgoers has still not surpassed pre-pandemic levels, with 6% in 2024, compared to 8% in 2018.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
28 Jan. 2026
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Tens of thousands remain without power from last week’s storm while authorities distribute supplies and grapple with a growing death toll exceeding 100.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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However, four players for Grand Canyon exceeded Buchanan’s point total, including three with 16 points, and senior guard Jaden Henley scored a game-high 20 — 18 of them in the second half.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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Abramovich then opened new businesses in Anadyr and set about spending more of his own money on bettering the lives of local residents.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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Many of my small business clients are trying to figure out how to use AI to better their businesses.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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One of Green’s favorite preparations is a pearl onion gratin, where frozen onions are slowly cooked with butter, a pinch of sugar, and warm spices until lightly caramelized, then finished with cream, Gruyère, and a crisp breadcrumb topping.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Harun Ozalp | Anadolu | Getty Images Microsoft topped revenue and earnings estimates in its fiscal 2026 second quarter.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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What terrifies Iran’s theocrats the most, the fear that eclipses all their fears, is the ability of the people at large to clearly see the essential realities of the present regime.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Humble Beginnings Walmart started as a single store in 1962 and quickly eclipsed competitors like Kmart and Sears.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Outgun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgun. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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