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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Memory prices have surged because demand is outpacing supply as the need for memory that powers AI increases.

From Barron's

Inflation risks remain, he noted, pointing to a nearly 5% rise in producer prices over the past year and figures showing wages increases continue to outpace inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal

CFO Devon May says on an analyst call that premium seat growth is expected to outpace non-premium each year through 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal

General Motors’ stock increased by approximately 48% over the past 12 months, outpacing the S&P 500 by 34 percentage points.

From Barron's

Still, he said, he has concerns about the cost of administering the tax outpacing revenues, especially amid litigation.

From Los Angeles Times

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