outraced; outracing; outraces
Synonyms of outracenext

Examples of outrace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Chambliss hits Alexander in stride, allowing the speedy receiver to outrace pursuit to the end zone. Dane Brugler, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Market on Close The way earnings growth has outraced rising stock prices in recent quarters has allowed bullish voices to celebrate valuation compression done the easy way. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 Iloski, on the counter-attack, outraced the defense to a long ball-ahead played by Frankie Westfield and flicked a first-touch shot into the net in the 31st minute. ABC News, 25 July 2026 Bellingham took a pass out wide on the right side of the wing and outraced his defender to the box. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outrace

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outrace was in 1657

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Outrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outrace. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on outrace

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster