outstrip

[ out-strip ]

verb (used with object)

, out·stripped, out·strip·ping.

1. to outdo; surpass; excel.
2. to outdo or pass in running or swift travel:

   A car can outstrip the local train.

3. to get ahead of or leave behind in a race or in any course of competition.
4. to exceed:

   a demand that outstrips the supply.

outstrip

/ ˌaʊtˈstrɪp /

verb

1. to surpass in a sphere of activity, competition, etc
2. to be or grow greater than
3. to go faster than and leave behind

Word History and Origins

Origin of outstrip¹

First recorded in 1570–80; out- + strip ¹

Example Sentences

The move came as Fox’s ratings in that time slot had been outstripped by rivals.

From Washington Post

Virginia and Maryland expanded eligibility for coronavirus vaccinations to include older residents on Thursday, while local officials across the Washington region continued to plead for more doses as demand outstrips supply.

From Washington Post

Since the District and parts of Virginia began vaccinating seniors Monday, demand for the vaccine has been outstripping what’s available across the Washington region.

From Washington Post

Ensuring the efficiency of that vaccination program is essential because demand is likely to outstrip supply globally for some time and, particularly in low-income countries, each dose will be precious.

From Fortune

New cases in prisons this week reached their highest level since testing began in the spring, far outstripping previous peaks in April and August.

From Fortune

The man in me knows how macho imaginings usually outstrip reality.

From The Daily Beast

The speed of a good ambler in the paso portante is so great, that he will outstrip another horse at full gallop.

From Project Gutenberg

Since the Peace, the City has been very much augmented and embellished; so that there are few Towns that outstrip it.

From Project Gutenberg

It had survived the ravages of time; it had escaped the devastation of man, whose ravages outstrip those of time.

From Project Gutenberg

And Henry watched him disappear with a choking feeling that thus the nobleman was to outstrip him in life.

From Project Gutenberg

He is in hiding somewhere, for he knew well, black paynim as he is, that our horses' four legs could outstrip his two.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• exceed
• outdo
• overtake
• transcend