outperform
verb (used with object)
to surpass in excellence of performance; do better than.
have outperformed
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present perfectof outperform.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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Medtronic, McCormick and T. Rowe Price are among the stocks that have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past three months—and have dividend yields of at least 3%.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Michelin’s shares have outperformed those of peers Continental and Pirelli, and the results might not be enough to trigger a positive market reaction, according to Bernstein.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The new format, expanding team participation from 32 to 48, has brought to center stage smaller, underdog countries that have outperformed expectations, produced unexpected heroes and warmed our collective hearts.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Looking abroad, smaller stocks have outperformed larger firms over the past two decades, especially those small-caps associated with lower valuations and higher profitability.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
“Obsession” and “Backrooms” — horror films from internet-native directors in their 20s — have outperformed far more expensive studio releases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
