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 full video, shared on the show's YouTube channel, has garnered more than 2 million views—far outpacing other recent interviews on the channel. — Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026

The California rate has consistently outpaced the national rate. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

In the past, the growth of single-family homes outpaced job growth in Fort Worth, leading to a housing imbalance. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026

Price growth also continues to outpace wage increases, adding to strain on consumers. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 10 Nov. 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