outpace
verb (used with object)
to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance.
have been outpacing
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present perfect progressiveof outpace.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Since the middle of February, visits to grocery stores, big-box superstores and discount stores have been outpacing consumer visits to places like apparel, electronics, department stores and home-improvement stores, Hottovy said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 10, 2026
Although minimum wages are also increasing, and wages on average have been outpacing inflation, household finances could still come under extra pressure.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2025
Despite broadly higher prices, analysts note that workers’ wages have been outpacing inflation, meaning that their purchasing power overall hasn’t weakened.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2024
Britain’s price spikes have been outpacing some other major economies.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2023
Price rises for store-bought food have been outpacing the broader annual inflation rate for 10 consecutive months, and grew 11.4% in September, the fastest pace in over four decades, according to Statistics Canada.
From Reuters ● Oct. 24, 2022
