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

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Wages outpaced inflation, especially for lower-income workers. David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025 But at some point in the near future, data-center spending will likely outpace even these enormous cash flows, reducing Big Tech’s liquidity and worrying investors. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025 L’Oréal chief executive officer Nicolas Hieronimus noted that the company is seeing a gradual recovery in mainland China, where the group outpaced the market. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025 In its first year, Sale e Pepe is already outpacing their first born in terms of sales, with around 30 Chinese stockists for Spring/Summer 2026. Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outpace

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 1 Nov. 2025.

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outpace

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

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