outpace
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Etymology
Origin of outpace
Explanation
To outpace is to move faster or to improve more quickly than someone else. A runner who outpaces everyone else will win the race. You can brag that your bicycle outpaces your friend's motorcycle, or comment that a six year-old easily outpaces her little brother at the playground. There are also companies that outpace their competition, by developing a new technology or product faster. Economists often talk about prices, sales, or growth that outpaces previous examples.
Vocabulary lists containing outpace
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Example Sentences
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For any other professional golfer, the scariest part about Scheffler and McIlroy is how they can outpace the competition even when they’re playing below form.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
As long as these projections don’t experience much disruption from the companies spending money on compute and data centers, these numbers can bring growth stocks higher—and help them outpace value.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
“While it will take time to outpace historical losses, our first quarter results are in line with expectations and ahead of the fourth quarter 2025,” Chief Executive Cindy Rose said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
In the race for city controller, real estate executive Zach Sokoloff continued to outpace incumbent Kenneth Mejia in fundraising, raising about $510,000 by the April 18 filing deadline.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
“We’ve got to outpace it,” DeShon says, his voice low, steady.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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