outstrips; outstripped; outstripping
1
: to be or become better, greater, or larger than (someone or something)
Their achievements far outstrip [=excel, surpass] our own.
The new hotel outstrips all other hotels in the area in size and luxury.
Demand continues to outstrip [=exceed] supply.
2
: to do better than (someone or something)
She outstripped [=outdid] all of her competitors.
3
: to go faster than (someone or something)
The fullback outstripped the defenders and scored a touchdown.
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“Outstrip.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/outstrip. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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