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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In Florida, it was driven by international migration, and in Texas by international migration as well as births outpacing deaths. Mike Schneider, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026 Sandisk's third-quarter forecast also outpaced expectations for analysts. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026 Starting in 2023, salary increases again outpaced inflation each year. John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Fifty-two children have died of the flu so far this season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday, seemingly putting pediatric deaths on track to outpace last season's record-breaking high. Erika Edwards, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026 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 2 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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