outdid
ˌau̇t-ˈdid 
; outdone
ˌau̇t-ˈdən
; outdoing
ˌau̇t-ˈdü-iŋ
; outdoes
ˌau̇t-ˈdəz
; outdone
ˌau̇t-ˈdən
; outdoing
ˌau̇t-ˈdü-iŋ
; outdoes
ˌau̇t-ˈdəz
Synonyms
Examples of outdo in a Sentence
Smaller companies often outdo larger ones in customer service.
My sister always tried to outdo me in school.
She scored 20 points in the first game. Not to be outdone, I scored 30 points myself in the second game.
Recent Examples on the Web
Virginie Viard just outdid herself every single time.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 May 2024
Not to be outdone, Liberty left fielder Michael Martin gunned down Century’s Liam Hanfman at third base to end the top of the fourth.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2024
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 May 2024
Not to be outdone, Liberty left fielder Michael Martin gunned down Century’s Liam Hanfman at third base to end the top of the fourth.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Outdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdo. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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