as in outweighs
to be greater in importance than
one hard fact outranks a mountain of speculation anytime
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Recent Examples of outranks
At this level, trust often outranks talent.
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Gina Riley, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Gina Riley, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outranks
outweighs
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In experiments, subjects reject fair bets—like a coin flip for $100 gain or loss—unless the upside outweighs the downside substantially.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Immediate gratification often outweighs long-term goals, creating a constant tension between saving and spending.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Outranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outranks. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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