as in to overtake
to go or grow faster than (something)
Population growth has continued to outpace job growth for the last several decades. The demand for the product has outpaced the company's ability to produce it.
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Recent Examples of outpace
College tuition costs have indeed risen significantly, averaging a 5.6% annual increase since 1983, outpacing inflation and other household expenses.
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
The tax was expected to generate $20 million annually, helping the city to patch up a $140 million deficit that stems from public spending outpacing local revenues.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
Forecasters say the economy was likely to slow this year after a post-pandemic burst of activity but consumers were in generally good shape, with low debt and wage growth that was still outpacing inflation.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The film has grossed more than $185 million domestically and $380 million globally in just six days — wildly outperforming expectations and even outpacing 2023’s monster video game adaption, The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
The tax was expected to generate $20 million annually, helping the city to patch up a $140 million deficit that stems from public spending outpacing local revenues.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
Forecasters say the economy was likely to slow this year after a post-pandemic burst of activity but consumers were in generally good shape, with low debt and wage growth that was still outpacing inflation.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The film has grossed more than $185 million domestically and $380 million globally in just six days — wildly outperforming expectations and even outpacing 2023’s monster video game adaption, The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpace
Verb
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He was overtaken by Leclerc, whose long first stint gave him a tire delta on fresh mediums.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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What’s more, the Calgary Flames would have to go 3-0, with the Wild getting no points against the Anaheim Ducks in Tuesday’s regular-season finale, to overtake them.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the last year, Church & Dwight’s revenue growth surpassed its outlook and, according to sources, outperformed its competitors.—
Seth Matlins,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The receiver surpassed 1,000 yards in two of his four collegiate seasons and could be one of the best pass-catchers in this class.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Steam generator repairs In nuclear plants such as Palisades, water heated by the reactor passes through tubes in the generators, causing water outside the tubes to boil into steam that drives the turbines to produce electricity for the grid.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Authorities allege, per the AP, that White drove up next to Noble and got out of his car with a gun in his hand, prompting Noble to get out of his car and run away.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Outpace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpace. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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