OUTDISTANCE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

outdistance

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈdi-stən(t)s

Definition of outdistance

as in to surpass

to be greater, better, or stronger than the new student rapidly outdistanced the rest of the class in math

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

lose (to)

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Recent Examples of outdistance The changeup again graded out as MLB’s most effective pitch in 2025, just outdistancing the splitter, which for the second straight year has enough users to merit its own category. — Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 9 Feb. 2026 Finally, here's a story about the S&P 500, which outdistanced most expert forecasts in 2025. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026 Galaxies outdistance all other visible objects. — Big Think, 24 Nov. 2025 Sands’ 58 carries easily outdistance runnerup June Henley on KU’s all-time charts. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outdistance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdistance

Verb

Supporters collected more than 1 million petition signatures in support of the measure, surpassing the 874,641 needed to qualify.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Just over 24 hours after its release, Panteón Rococó’s Tiny Desk session had already surpassed 1 million views on YouTube.

— Natalia Cano, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of surpass

Verb

With annual revenues that can exceed hundreds of billions of dollars, these financial dynasties have made their mark both nationwide and across the globe.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
In-store shopping generally exceeds online in every state except Maryland and New York, where online is the narrow leader.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of exceed

Verb

The homer eclipsed Babe Ruth’s 34-year-old single-season home run record.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
For presence and volume, though, Emma is soon eclipsed by the President of the United States (John Goodman), a bellowing buffoon in a Trump-red tie.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of eclipse

Verb

As a senator, her priorities include supporting economic development, bettering police and community relations, securing funding for educational programs and passing policies for affordable housing, according to her campaign website.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
His hopes for The Situation is to better the experience of other disadvantaged creatives climbing the ranks today.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of better

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