outpace
verb (used with object)
to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance.
outpacing
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present participleof outpace.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile wages and benefits have typically been outpacing inflation this year, lessening the squeeze for many - so far.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Since the government’s entry, Intel has delivered returns of 304.8% — far outpacing the S&P’s 19.8% gain over the same period.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
UC is outpacing that, and says it is on track to reach its goal of enrolling 217,000 California resident undergraduates by 2030.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Electricity prices rose 4% in June from a year earlier, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, outpacing overall inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
He whips down the path, outpacing other players easily.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
