outpace

verb

out·​pace ˌau̇t-ˈpās 

outpaced; outpacing; outpaces

transitive verb

1

: to surpass in speed

2

: outdo

Examples of outpace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet by selectivity, Ozarks ranks as the tenth most selective baccalaureate college in the country — outpacing schools with far larger endowments and far louder name recognition. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Coffee has become one of the best trades in the market lately, outpacing even artificial intelligence. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

Third graders even outpaced progress made across all grade levels, with an increase of nearly four percentage points. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Companies there are using AI at a scale that far outpaces that of the US. — Jennifer Pak, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outpace

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase

Kids Definition

outpace

verb

out·​pace (ˈ)au̇t-ˈpās 

: outrun