outpace

verb

out·​pace ˌau̇t-ˈpās How to pronounce outpace (audio)
outpaced; outpacing; outpaces

transitive verb

1
: to surpass in speed
2
: outdo

Examples of outpace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The leader at the midweek point, Swing Fever (via EastWest/Rhino) outpaces its closest rival by almost two-to-one, the Official Charts Company reports, to debut at No. 1 on the national tally, published Friday, March 1. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2024 However, over time, revenue growth consistently outpaced the increase in operating expenses, leading to a gradual reduction in operating losses. Gurufocus, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Luxembourg and Switzerland also outpace the U.S., with $10.83 million and $8.5 million needed, respectively, to crack the top 1%. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024 The annual growth in 2023 outpaced the average annual home price gain over the past 35 years. Anna Bahney, CNN, 27 Feb. 2024 Prices in the category have outpaced inflation, surging 26 percent over the past four years. Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024 In 2022, spending outpaced overall U.S. market growth. Ebony Flake, Essence, 26 Feb. 2024 Single-family home rents have been outpacing apartment rents for a while now, yet only recently has inflation for owners and renters diverged. Ben Casselman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2024 On the other, these companies' business models and their rapid rate of change have outpaced investors' traditional analyses—leaving investors in uncertain, uncharted territory. Raphaëlle D’ornano, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of outpace was in 1611

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“Outpace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpace. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

outpace

verb
out·​pace (ˈ)au̇t-ˈpās How to pronounce outpace (audio)
: outrun

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