Synonyms

outstrip

American

[out-strip] / ˌaʊtˈstrɪp /

verb (used with object)

outstripped, outstripping

to outdo; surpass; excel.
to outdo or pass in running or swift travel.

A car can outstrip the local train.
to get ahead of or leave behind in a race or in any course of competition.
to exceed.

a demand that outstrips the supply.

outstrip British

/ ˌaʊtˈstrɪp /

verb

to surpass in a sphere of activity, competition, etc
to be or grow greater than
to go faster than and leave behind

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Etymology

Origin of outstrip

First recorded in 1570–80; out- + strip ¹

Example Sentences

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Overall, jewelry is the best-performing category in the U.S. luxury market at the moment, and is outstripping sales of handbags and clothing, according to consulting firm Bain & Co.

From The Wall Street Journal

It also insisted that doubling the number of recruits would far outstrip the needs and could hurt the Swiss economy.

From Barron's

It was intended to stop the spending of the top clubs increasingly outstripping everyone else as their revenues grow.

From BBC

Meanwhile, the investment euphoria for the emerging technology of artificial intelligence has outstripped the proven demand from end customers.

From MarketWatch

Tech companies are facing an enormous investment need that will outstrip even their considerable existing resources.

From The Wall Street Journal

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