Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To gain the advantage over by cunning; outwit.
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- verb transitive to
beat in a competition of wits
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb defeat by more skillful maneuvering
- verb beat through cleverness and wit
Etymologies
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Examples
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Plus he's a smug know-it-all brat who shouts down or tries to intimidate anyone he can't outsmart, which is almost anyone.
Latest Articles 2008
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While all varieties of influenza are RNA-type viruses that attack the respiratory system, the molecular biology of each virus mutates frequently, effectively trying to "outsmart" those of us physicians and scientists who strive to keep the virus at bay.
Norman H. Edelman, M.D.: Why The Flu Is The Smartest Virus Around M.D. Norman H. Edelman 2011
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For it is not they that outsmart us, but the capacity of genetic mutations to mimic intelligence in a way that can "outsmart" even "intelligent designers" such as human drug researchers.
Outsmarted by the Unintelligent James F. McGrath 2009
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For it is not they that outsmart us, but the capacity of genetic mutations to mimic intelligence in a way that can "outsmart" even "intelligent designers" such as human drug researchers.
Archive 2009-08-01 James F. McGrath 2009
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Introduced in 2008, the Ram 1500 is a game changer in terms of its ability to "outsmart" and "out-tough" the competition with its bold exterior design, crafted and refined interior, engineering excellence, superb innovation and best-in-class features and amenities.
Automotive Headlines 2010
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Introduced in 2008, the Ram 1500 is a game changer in terms of its ability to "outsmart" and
Autoblog 2010
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Introduced in 2008, the Ram 1500 is a game changer in terms of its ability to "outsmart" and "out-tough" the competition with its bold exterior design, crafted and refined interior, engineering excellence, superb innovation and best-in-class features and amenities.
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Introduced in 2008, the Ram 1500 is a game changer in terms of its ability to "outsmart" and
Autoblog 2010
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Introduced in 2008, the Ram 1500 is a game changer in terms of its ability to "outsmart" and "out-tough" the competition with its bold exterior design, crafted and refined interior, engineering excellence, superb innovation and best-in-class features and amenities.
Automotive Headlines dse@theautochannel.com 2010
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Introduced in 2008, the Ram 1500 is a game changer in terms of its ability to "outsmart" and
Autoblog Zach Bowman 2010
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