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

Inheriting the family businesses Bank of America data shows 23% of businesses among wealthy Americans are now inherited versus just 11% purchased in 2026, a reversal from 2022 when purchases far outpaced inheritance. — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Both the math and reading results outpaced the Texas average for year-to-year growth. — Samuel O’Neal 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Public health departments can decide to confront the toll of alcohol, which outpaces that of opioids in most places, and develop marketing campaigns to oppose the overwhelming messaging from the alcohol industry. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026

The district’s expenses are outpacing incoming revenue; there is no cash reserve cushion. — Jennifer Custer, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 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