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

Technical Adaptability And Self-Taught Curiosity Technological shifts have outpaced slow, formal training routines. — Marco Stefanini, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Wage growth continued to be outpaced by inflation, in bad news for households. — Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026

Last spring, our students improved on STAAR across grades 3 through 12, outpacing the state, with double-digit gains in some high school subjects. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026

As a percentage of America’s gross domestic product, that would outpace every other investment boom in modern US history – including the construction of the railroads. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 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