outpace
verb (used with object)
to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance.
is outpacing
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present progressiveof outpace (3rd person singular).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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Brent crude is outpacing WTI crude futures which are up 0.2% to around $91 a barrel—exhibiting the premium between Brent and WTI on the possibility of renewed attacks on oil infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
“It doesn’t necessarily mean residents are better off or worse off in any particular city, but it can show areas where median household income is outpacing inflation, offsetting the impact of rising costs,” he added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Despite the new price record, he said, “affordability is better than a year ago because wage growth is outpacing home price growth.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
The surge of development here mirrors a data center gold rush across Texas over the past year that is outpacing the speed of regulation.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
Alphabet said the sale will help meet demand for the company’s AI products and services, which is outpacing supply.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
