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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As soybean farmer David Schacht begins his fall harvest, surging diesel and fertilizer costs are fast outpacing his earnings.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
It’s already been five straight months of inflation rates outpacing average hourly earnings growth on a yearly basis, said Bret Kenwell, U.S. investment analyst at eToro.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Our booking trends continued to strengthen throughout the quarter, with volumes meaningfully ahead of last year and far outpacing capacity growth,” Weinstein said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Against that dystopian backdrop, goofball mechanical athletes may be doing something far more valuable for their creators than outpacing our greatest sporting achievements: They’re making machines relatable.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
He whips down the path, outpacing other players easily.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
