outfox
Americanverb (used with object)
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to outwit; outsmart; outmaneuver.
Politics is often the art of knowing how to outfox the opposition.
verb
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(tr) to surpass in guile or cunning
Etymology
Origin of outfox
Example Sentences
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There is a way that these repetitive movements can ward off calamities, outfox deterioration, at least to a point.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 11, 2025
Can Lue show he can again outfox opposing coaches with his lineup choices and in-game adjustments?
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2023
But he raised the possibility for the first time that jail might be the only way to ensure Bankman-Fried won’t outfox the government with ways to use electronic devices in ways that can’t be tracked.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2023
He said his team was being upskilled into a modern, adaptable, agile outfit that could outfox any opponent by France 2023.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2022
The only way to outfox Hangman is to think one sentence ahead, and if you see a stammer-word coming up, alter your sentence so you won't need to use it.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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