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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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As rents and everyday costs continue to outpace many paychecks, expect progressives to push for deeper structural reforms—stronger tax credits, cheaper housing, more public services—while Republicans campaign on permanent tax cuts and spending restraint. Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025 And with a two-second read time, the Sizzle outpaces cheaper generic models, which typically take four seconds or more. Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025 Analysis by Bankrate found hospitality workers’ wages have risen by nearly 30% since 2021, outpacing inflation by more than 4%. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025 In the first half of this year, new supply still outpaced new demand, but the gap shrank, according to new research from Colliers. Diana Olick, CNBC, 28 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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