outpace

verb

out·​pace ˌau̇t-ˈpās How to pronounce outpace (audio)
outpaced; outpacing; outpaces
Synonyms of outpacenext

transitive verb

1
: to surpass in speed
2
: outdo

Examples of outpace in a Sentence

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The entrepreneur and lifestyle icon has built a career out of creating and celebrating beautiful things, but a killer instinct for business is why her career has far outpaced the men’s around her. Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026 Some mental health experts believe the rapid adoption of AI companions is outpacing the development of safety safeguards. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026 With healthcare costs projected to outpace Social Security adjustments by a wide margin in 2026, the traditional three-to-six-month emergency fund rule may no longer be adequate for workers approaching retirement. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026 What may not be as obvious to some investors, though, is that silver prices have been climbing in tandem, and its impressive price trajectory actually managed to outpace gold last year. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026 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 9 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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