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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Palantir — The software firm was up 4% after Mizuho upgraded the stock to outperform.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
The organic growth was at the top end of Puig’s guidance for 2025, of 6 percent to 8 percent, and outperformed the market.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
YouTube continues to be an important platform for arts and culture, with original content from museums and galleries often outperforming streaming services.
—Gareth Harris, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The findings clearly indicate that community accountability outperforms traditional court processing, Beckman said.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
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Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
The organic growth was at the top end of Puig’s guidance for 2025, of 6 percent to 8 percent, and outperformed the market.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
YouTube continues to be an important platform for arts and culture, with original content from museums and galleries often outperforming streaming services.
—Gareth Harris, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The findings clearly indicate that community accountability outperforms traditional court processing, Beckman said.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Outperform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outperform. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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