outpace

[out-peys]

verb (used with object)

outpaced, outpacing 

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

   a company that has consistently outpaced the competition in sales.

outpace

/ aʊtˈpeɪs /

verb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of outpace¹

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

Example Sentences

While a growing number of studies consider it a safe and effective treatment, it is still relatively new and some experts warn the hype may be outpacing the science.

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For some of the biggest firms, retail has become a main driver of fundraising growth, outpacing institutional private equity.

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Price growth at the high end outpaced the middle of the market again in October, a trend that has persisted for much of the past two years.

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"Demand for critical components in AI infrastructure is already far outpacing supply, and we expect that will only continue," OpenAI head Sam Altman said Friday by video link at a Foxconn event in Taipei.

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The relentless expansion of storage infrastructure now far outpaces both China’s domestic oil consumption and inventory builds.

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