outperform
verb
out·per·form
ˌau̇t-pər-ˈfȯrm 
ˌau̇t-pə-
outperformed; outperforming; outperforms
: to perform better than
Today a kid who flips burgers can save enough money to buy a motorcycle that will outperform all but a couple of pricey sports cars.—
James R. Petersen
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The investment in retail comes at a time when jewelry, Burdese argued, is outperforming other luxury sectors.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
After decades of handily outperforming the nation, Minnesota’s lead in gross domestic product per capita is slipping, said Sean O’Neil, senior director of economic development and research for the Minnesota Chamber Foundation.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025
The reasoning centered on Democratic nominee Aftyn Behn’s affordability agenda, as well as Democrats’ ability to historically outperform Republicans in non-presidential cycles.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 22 Nov. 2025
The stock has still outperformed the broader market this year, jumping 39%, and analysts polled by LSEG are optimistic on the upside.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
After decades of handily outperforming the nation, Minnesota’s lead in gross domestic product per capita is slipping, said Sean O’Neil, senior director of economic development and research for the Minnesota Chamber Foundation.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025
The reasoning centered on Democratic nominee Aftyn Behn’s affordability agenda, as well as Democrats’ ability to historically outperform Republicans in non-presidential cycles.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 22 Nov. 2025
The stock has still outperformed the broader market this year, jumping 39%, and analysts polled by LSEG are optimistic on the upside.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Outperform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outperform. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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