outpace

[out-peys]

verb (used with object)

outpaced, outpacing 

1. to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance.

   a company that has consistently outpaced the competition in sales.

outpace

/ aʊtˈpeɪs /

verb

1. to run or move faster than (someone or something else)

Word History and Origins

Origin of outpace¹

First recorded in 1565–75; out- + pace ¹

Example Sentences

The everyday costs faced in retirement have outpaced inflation, putting a financial strain on older adults.

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Although women make up roughly 60% of college grads, outpacing men with degrees, that educational mismatch hasn’t stopped educated women from marrying.

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After years of passing on price increases that outpaced inflation without devoting enough attention to keeping their brands fresh, Big Food now faces a dilemma.

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T-Mobile US gained wireless and internet subscribers in the second quarter, beating Wall Street’s expectations and outpacing rivals.

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As companies start to report on this year’s third quarter, analysts are looking for signs of trouble in the form of inventory growth that is outpacing sales growth.

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Related Words

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• eclipse 
• excel 
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• outshine