Synonyms

outpace

American

[out-peys] / ˌaʊtˈpeɪs /

verb (used with object)

outpaced, outpacing

to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance.

a company that has consistently outpaced the competition in sales.

outpace British

/ aʊtˈpeɪs /

verb

to run or move faster than (someone or something else)

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Etymology

Origin of outpace

First recorded in 1565–75; out- + pace ¹

Example Sentences

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This has helped the Dow outpace the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite recently.

From MarketWatch

The S&P 500 Financials Index hit an intraday record on Monday and has risen more than 5% over the past month, well outpacing the 0.8% gain for the broader market.

From Barron's

The oil market expects for crude supply to outpace demand by as much as two million barrels a day or more in 2026.

From Barron's

From an emergency-management point of view, these situations can become deadly in about 90 seconds—far outpacing evacuation models.

From The Wall Street Journal

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