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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The company raised its sales outlook in its most recent earnings report, while saying demand for AI continues to outpace supply.

From The Wall Street Journal

Inflation outpaced national home price appreciation for the eighth consecutive month, leaving real home values lower year over year.

From The Wall Street Journal

And despite years of robust results from the annual wage negotiations—known as shunto—inflation has outpaced nominal wage growth in Japan, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Azure’s revenue potential was capped by the limited availability of AI hardware, but cloud demand is still outpacing supply, Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood told investors at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company had massive breakout moments of success, including the release of the iPhone in 2007, outpacing rivals such as BlackBerry and sparking the shift to smartphones.

From Los Angeles Times

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