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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Meanwhile, airlines have been leaning into premium offerings and making their basic fares more restrictive as the growth from higher-end options outpaces sales from regular economy. Michele Luhn, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026 Hospital spending increased by nearly 10% in both 2023 and 2024, the fastest growth in more than three decades, outpacing inflation and wage growth. Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026 Food prices have climbed nearly 30% since 2019, outpacing 23% for overall consumer prices, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 Food prices have climbed nearly 30% since 2019, outpacing 23% for overall consumer prices, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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