outperform
verb (used with object)
to surpass in excellence of performance; do better than.
is outperforming
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present progressiveof outperform (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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The classic 60% stock, 40% bond portfolio is outperforming its historical average so far this year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
His xG is just 3.4, which shows that he too is outperforming expectation.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Like many health insurers, however, CVS’s outlook for 2026 is somewhat muted, though it is outperforming many of its competitors in this market.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026
“So the procyclical market rotation is taking a breather today and growth is outperforming value, large cap is outperforming mid cap.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
It is outperforming the other Magnificent Seven stocks.
From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025
