outscore

verb

out·​score ˌau̇t-ˈskȯr How to pronounce outscore (audio)
outscored; outscoring

transitive verb

: to score more points than
The Cats went on to outscore the Chargers 16-10 in the third and 17-12 in the fourth to win by 16.Dick Sparrer

Examples of outscore in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In their three postseason games this year, the Eagles have outscored their opponents 30-6 with a pair of shutouts. Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024 This all translated into positive minutes for Jovic, as the Heat outscored opponents by 5.6 points per 100 possessions with him on the court after the mid-February All-Star break this regular season. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for outscore 

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Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outscore was in 1885

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“Outscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outscore. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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