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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Top U.S. law firms have been growing rapidly in revenue and size, creating a bifurcated market where the big get bigger, allowing them to attract the best talent and outstrip smaller players.

From The Wall Street Journal

The bull case for the stock was—and still is—that demand for AI compute outstrips supply, leaving CoreWeave with a seemingly endless growth horizon.

From Barron's

While the players will be there, the price of tickets could outstrip wages.

From BBC

He said demand for services was still "outstripping" the funds available.

From BBC

Experts say the value of silver was also pushed up as strong demand from the technology industry outstripped supplies.

From BBC

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