as in to surpass
to be greater, better, or stronger than
the new student rapidly outdistanced the rest of the class in math
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of outdistance
Benjamin totaled 61 points, easily outdistancing Maclay (45) and Pahokee (37).
—
Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
Davis received 41 first-place votes and was named on 87 of 150 ballots, finishing with 315 points to easily outdistance another sophomore, Bolingbrook’s Davion Thompson, who took second with 140 points.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Our editors have always taken particular pleasure in sharing gear whose performance far outdistances its price tag.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
That 26-medal count, which far outdistances those of the United States and Canada, doesn't even include six podium trips for ROC and three for OAR skaters.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outdistance
Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
Davis received 41 first-place votes and was named on 87 of 150 ballots, finishing with 315 points to easily outdistance another sophomore, Bolingbrook’s Davion Thompson, who took second with 140 points.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Our editors have always taken particular pleasure in sharing gear whose performance far outdistances its price tag.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
That 26-medal count, which far outdistances those of the United States and Canada, doesn't even include six podium trips for ROC and three for OAR skaters.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outdistance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdistance
Verb
-
Employee health costs are likely to surpass $5,000 next year as companies see their biggest cost increases in at least five years, according to projections from Aon.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
-
During their 27-18 victory over the Commanders at Lambeau Field, however, the Packers surpassed Parsons’ best-case scenario.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
In 2024, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 860,000 reports of scams, with potential losses exceeding $16 billion.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
-
The tax break phases out for individuals with earnings exceeding $75,000 and for married couples with earnings above $150,000.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Although Asia is where the totality eclipsed moon will occur highest in the night sky, Europe gets a glimpse of totality shortly after moonrise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
-
Golden State eclipsed the second-place Indiana Fever – a team that boasts superstar Caitlin Clark – in total attendance by over 48,000 fans.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Over the past two seasons, the Swede has scored 44 goals in the Premier League, a tally bettered only by Salah and Erling Haaland with 47 and 49 respectively.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
-
But since his release, has worked to better the justice system, Johnson said.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Outdistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdistance. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share