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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In a world where startups are pressured to grow at all costs, the companies that build with intention and humanity on a strong cultural spine will likely outperform in the long term.
—Greg Dolan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
What To Know Since sanctions were imposed following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia's economy had outperformed early predictions.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
The chip stock has outperformed the broader market significantly this year, up more than 44%.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 20 June 2025
While this will help the team’s future, the bigger question right now is how long Williams can outperform its closest rivals that are still developing the current car.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Greg Dolan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
What To Know Since sanctions were imposed following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia's economy had outperformed early predictions.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
The chip stock has outperformed the broader market significantly this year, up more than 44%.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 20 June 2025
While this will help the team’s future, the bigger question right now is how long Williams can outperform its closest rivals that are still developing the current car.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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“Outperform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outperform. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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