outperform
verb (used with object)
to surpass in excellence of performance; do better than.
are outperforming
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present progressiveof outperform.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But in a surprising twist for commercial real estate, malls are outperforming every other property type.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
When I reported on the business of Starbucks last year, analysts pointed to a major shift happening in the drinks market: concept-forward drinks are outperforming other traditional mainstays in the landscape.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
So far this year, prison operators Geo Group and CoreCivic are outperforming tech and energy giants alike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
While U.S. power and light providers steal headlines with data center superprojects and the proposed megamerger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy, Old World cousins are outperforming.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
After all, when more stocks are outperforming the index, it should be easier to outperform, Lefkowitz said.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 12, 2026
