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

With 15 cases documented so far this year, public health staff said the number of people infected with West Nile virus, half of whom live in the San Fernando Valley, outpaces the five-year average for this time period. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

That philosophy is reflected not only in Connecticut’s regulation of consumable hemp products, but also in its willingness to advance research into emerging therapies before adopting public policy that could outpace the scientific evidence. — John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026

Simpson, running for his second and final term in office, was outpacing his opponent, a mechanic legally named Matt The Welder, by 40 points. — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Food costs in the metropolitan area rose by 56% between 2013 and 2023, outpacing the national increase of 46%. — Greg Silverman, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 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