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

The exam results come amid an intensifying rivalry between the US and China to outpace the other in technological advancement and direct more funding toward innovation. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

The congressman also outpaced Sununu and Brown combined in terms of fundraising, federal campaign records show, while being considered the more electable candidate in November by most experts and strategists. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Four teams scored shutouts, nine won by at least 25 points, and 13 outpaced their opponents by two or more touchdowns. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Yet in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ebola continues to outpace all efforts to contain it, and the deaths keep mounting. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 8 Sep. 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