outshoot

verb

out·​shoot ˌau̇t-ˈshüt How to pronounce outshoot (audio)
outshot ˌau̇t-ˈshät How to pronounce outshoot (audio) ; outshooting

transitive verb

1
: to surpass in shooting or making shots
2
: to shoot or go beyond

Examples of outshoot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The game remained scoreless in the second period, and the Panthers outshot the Rangers, 11-9. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 June 2024 Connecticut, which has the worst 3-point percentage in the league, still outshot the Mercury despite hitting just 5-for-24 on 3-pointers. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2024 Bobrovsky made five big saves in the first period alone when Edmonton outshot Florida 12-4. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2024 For the first time all series, Minnesota’s two all-stars outshot Dallas’ star tandem, and that proved to be the difference. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for outshoot 

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Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of outshoot was in 1530

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“Outshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outshoot. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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