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 reasoning centered on Democratic nominee Aftyn Behn’s affordability agenda and charisma, as well as Democrats’ ability to outperform Republicans in non-presidential cycles.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
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Insiders promoted to the CEO role consistently outperform outside hires, according to a new study by the Yale School of Management.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
September and October have outperformed May and June in terms of occupancy and revenue for his hotels.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Featuring a trilobal cross-sectioning, the carbon-neutral fiber reportedly outperformed conventional viscose during Syngina values, a standardized laboratory test method used to measure the absorbency of tampons.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 Nov. 2025
Insiders promoted to the CEO role consistently outperform outside hires, according to a new study by the Yale School of Management.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Outperform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outperform. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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