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

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Despite some of the early turnovers and choppy play, the Avs outshot the Sabres 15-4 in the third period and put the clamps on a team trying to win its first game of the season. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025 The Bruins outshot the Sabres 17-2 in the first period. Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025 Saturday’s game followed a similar pattern, as the Sharks were outshot 11-2 over the final 10 minutes of the first period. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025 The Wave have actually outshot their opponents 66-45 during their four-match winless streak. Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outshoot

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 18 Oct. 2025.

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