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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Expanding creative bandwidth is key to outpacing larger competitors and staying top of mind in a crowded market. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 The rise of tuition has outpaced inflation and wages, so with each year borrowers are getting weaker return on investment. Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 10 May 2025 Meanwhile, teen girls over-index in prestige skin care versus their male counterparts and overall teen beauty spend grew 23 percent versus last year, far outpacing the total market’s 9 percent gains. Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 May 2025 Americans had rushed to buy products ahead of the tariffs, sending imports surging and far outpacing exports. Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for outpace

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 21 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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