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

Donations to Mayor Frey, meanwhile, have far outpaced his opponents, with recent filings showing he’s received $722,226 in contributions, many from the city’s business leaders.

From Salon

The sector has seen double-digit growth in the last four years - outpacing most other regions in the world.

From BBC

A try out of nowhere gave Wakefield the final say as Scott weaved his way through a gap just inside the Leigh half and outpaced his chasers for a fine individual effort.

From BBC

As “Game of Thrones” fans might attest, once the TV series outpaces the source material, things can get dicey.

From Salon

The ambitious timeline would outpace any wildfire debris removal mission the Army Corps had ever tackled, including the 18-month recovery for the 2023 Lahaina wildfire that destroyed 2,200 homes and buildings.

From Los Angeles Times

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