outperform
verb (used with object)
to surpass in excellence of performance; do better than.
have been outperforming
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present perfect progressiveof outperform.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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Microcap stocks as a group have been outperforming large-cap stocks by a wide margin so far this year, but there are still plenty of bargains to be had.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
International markets have been outperforming their American rivals recently.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
Health stocks have been outperforming the market since the start of October, though Lilly has been doing even better.
From Barron's ● Nov. 21, 2025
“Our female platoons have been outperforming our male teams, and we have had more female company honor graduates than we have had male,” she said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 8, 2023
Not only do Treasuries look attractive, but they have been outperforming everything.
From Reuters ● Jun. 20, 2013
