as in to outwit
to get the better of through cleverness
the company's growth is due in large part to its marketing division's ability to outthink the competition
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Recent Examples of outthink
Perhaps the shape rotators are convinced that computers can outthink us because their own minds are so impoverished.
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Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
In a blog post, Google CEO Sundar Pichai predicted the technology underlying Gemini Advanced will be able to outthink even the smartest people when tackling many complex topics.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2024
By June, however, Space Force and its Combatant Command, U.S. Space Command, were recruiting tech-smart people; coordinating with international allies; deciding which technologies to buy; and running war-game simulations in which teams attack, counterattack and outthink one another.
—Ann Finkbeiner, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2020
What the talent evaluators of the Carolina Panthers saw this draft cycle was an undersized quarterback from the University of Alabama whose ability to outthink defenses outweighed his physical limitations.
—Joseph Goodman | [email protected], al, 28 Apr. 2023
Holly must summon all her formidable talents to outthink and outmaneuver the shockingly twisted professors.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2023
Warzel offers this advice: Don’t try to outthink the robots.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021
The Cowboys should remain at No. 10 and don’t attempt to outthink the draft.
—David Moore, Dallas News, 22 Apr. 2021
Watching the underdog lead, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, outthink her opponents was so uplifting, viewers were tricked into thinking chess is a thrilling spectator sport.
—Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune, 25 Dec. 2020
Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
In a blog post, Google CEO Sundar Pichai predicted the technology underlying Gemini Advanced will be able to outthink even the smartest people when tackling many complex topics.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2024
By June, however, Space Force and its Combatant Command, U.S. Space Command, were recruiting tech-smart people; coordinating with international allies; deciding which technologies to buy; and running war-game simulations in which teams attack, counterattack and outthink one another.
—Ann Finkbeiner, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2020
What the talent evaluators of the Carolina Panthers saw this draft cycle was an undersized quarterback from the University of Alabama whose ability to outthink defenses outweighed his physical limitations.
—Joseph Goodman | [email protected], al, 28 Apr. 2023
Holly must summon all her formidable talents to outthink and outmaneuver the shockingly twisted professors.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2023
Warzel offers this advice: Don’t try to outthink the robots.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021
The Cowboys should remain at No. 10 and don’t attempt to outthink the draft.
—David Moore, Dallas News, 22 Apr. 2021
Watching the underdog lead, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, outthink her opponents was so uplifting, viewers were tricked into thinking chess is a thrilling spectator sport.
—Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune, 25 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outthink
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This is when Rowan finally lives up to her genius reputation and outwits the enemy with a brilliant scheme that takes advantage of her extra-strength magical powers.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2025
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Divided into three tribes, the castaways must outwit and outplay one another until the final competitor is crowned the Sole Survivor and wins the $1 million prize.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, his TikTok video from early this week revealed that his tiny dog outsmarted the rules.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Bahamian official who spoke to the Herald said smugglers may be trying to outsmart Bahamian immigration authorities who have increased scrutiny at airports.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Volkswagen No, your eyes do not deceive you, a Volkswagen did earn itself a spot on the list of the greatest luxury vehicles of all time.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite providing historical records and even materials for a documentary on Bad Boy Entertainment in 2021, Burrowes says he was once again deceived and left unpaid for his contributions.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Each side involved must marshal the supplies, troops and firepower needed to sustain the fight, thwart advancing armies and, hopefully, prevail.—
Benjamin Jensen,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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The latter, with hundreds of billions worth of military equipment from the U.S. and Europe, thwarted much of Russia’s incursion into Ukraine during the three-year war.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Every once in a while, a pitfall of community theater is glimpsed, but only momentarily, and here the heartfelt sense of fun overcomes any little shortcoming.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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This new computing paradigm excels in real-time optimization and predictive modeling, offering unprecedented opportunities to overcome pressing public-sector challenges.—
Yuval Boger,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals in Tuesday's exhibition in Palm Beach, Florida.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the bantamweight main event, Song Yadong defeated former two-division champion Henry Cejudo via technical decision after an eye poke left Cejudo unable to continue.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The governor’s better posture would be to concentrate on outmaneuvering and outfoxing Trump.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, the most challenging part of a campaign for Crimea may not be outfoxing Russia.—
Andriy Zagorodnyuk,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Jan. 2023
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Look for the producer, grape variety, region, and vintage, and don’t be fooled by flashy words.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Also, unlike its many imposters (and there are many similar looking wireless lamps out there, so don’t be fooled), the Poldina comes with a 1-year warranty on the battery and a 2-year warranty for any defects.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Outthink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outthink. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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