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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Tech companies poured more than $61 billion into data center investments in 2025, according to S&P Global, fueling concerns that investments may be far outpacing demand. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026 Since then, its stock has outpaced major indices, rising 57% last year to lift the group’s market value to €42 billion. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026 The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is causing an AI power crisis, as the electricity demands of massive AI data centers are straining existing power grids and outpacing the development of new energy sources. Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026 Small caps outpaced large caps. Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outpace

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 15 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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