outpace
verb (used with object)
to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance.
has outpaced
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present perfectof outpace (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The rebates generated a mere $136 million, in part because inflation has outpaced many drug prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Jersey Mike’s has outpaced Subway and other competitors in growth, with its U.S. sales more than tripling since 2019, according to Technomic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Online fraud has surged in India in recent years as rapid digitisation has outpaced awareness of basic internet safety among many users.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
The S&P 500 has declined 7.3% this year and gained 13% over the past 12 months, meaning Biogen has outpaced the broader market over both periods.
From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 2026
And yet in a comparative sense it has outpaced all other industries.
