verb
- to obtain and publish a news story before a rival journalist or news organization
Usage: journalism; transitive
Examples
- The investigative reporter outscooped all the major networks with the breaking story.
- She was determined to outscoop her competitors and get the exclusive interview first.
- The local news station outscooped the national media on the developing situation.
- He managed to outscoop the entire press corps by arriving at the scene early.
- The journalist's team worked around the clock to outscoop rival outlets.