Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumping
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Think of dark matter as scaffolding for all the luminous, normal stuff out there—with the former outweighing the latter five times over—like a gravitational glue that holds everything else together.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
25 Jan. 2026 -
Preliminary revenues came in at 698 million euros, outweighing LSEG poll estimates.—
Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the party has been increasingly consumed by internal leadership battles and strategic disagreements, often overshadowing its role within government.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the opening portion of his press conference, Powell avoided answering most questions about the extraordinary political backdrop overshadowing the meeting, including questions about the Department of Justice’s criminal investigation into the Fed chief.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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For the Chinese Communist Party, which stakes its claim to legitimacy on defeating Japanese invaders during World War II, that would be an unforgivable outrage.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Big Game Seattle Seahawks' players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jones said her journey to reach this point has been defined by overcoming adversity and a devotion to family.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Medical experts and public health leaders say overcoming hesitancy is key in preventing further spread in and around Charlotte, and preventing the rise of other infectious diseases.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The events of Sunday night — dominance on defense, big-time blocks and timely runs — were not the culmination of a Seahawks team outperforming a Las Vegas win total projection, proving pundits wrong and overcoming any odds.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Over the past year, Alcoa shares have shown strong gains, markedly outperforming broader materials indices as investors anticipated higher earnings potential and increasing free cash flow.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That gold came in the men’s competition, with a team led by John Shuster upsetting Canada in the semifinals, then besting Sweden in the final.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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By painting rivals as tools of the Jews, hard-right influencers such as Carlson and Bannon hope to delegitimize the competition not by besting their ideas, but by slurring their loyalties and identity.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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So what is the path forward if trouncing the supply lines won’t produce results?—
Sterling Elliott,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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The stock, which has jumped 16% year to date, is our third-best performer in these early days of 2026, trouncing the S & P 500′s gain of just 1% this year.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Saddled with much of the dramatic heavy lifting, the score is overbearing partly out of necessity.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
22 Jan. 2026
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The service The service is fantastic but never overbearing.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Trumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumping. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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