as in overtook
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 outpaced
The old model of government procurement is being outpaced by adversaries who move at the speed of commercial technology.
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Pat Ryan, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The company exodus, however, has been outpaced by the number of businesses moving into the state, which is home to almost 400 billion-dollar startups, according to CB Insights.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
For the 20th straight season, the SEC outpaced its fellow conferences with the most NFL Draft picks.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
By the end of the night, those five points outpaced the Rockets’ three total bench points.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Global clean power production outpaced electricity demand last year, leading to a decline in fossil fuel generation for the first time since the pandemic.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The company touted that its growth outpaced losses from Middle East disruptions in March.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Owen Carr, chief marketing officer for Spreetail, agreed that the speed of technology has outpaced social and legal norms.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
But on Sunday, an android outpaced the entire field to run a half-marathon faster than even the quickest human.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Pat Ryan, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The company exodus, however, has been outpaced by the number of businesses moving into the state, which is home to almost 400 billion-dollar startups, according to CB Insights.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
For the 20th straight season, the SEC outpaced its fellow conferences with the most NFL Draft picks.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
By the end of the night, those five points outpaced the Rockets’ three total bench points.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Global clean power production outpaced electricity demand last year, leading to a decline in fossil fuel generation for the first time since the pandemic.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The company touted that its growth outpaced losses from Middle East disruptions in March.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Owen Carr, chief marketing officer for Spreetail, agreed that the speed of technology has outpaced social and legal norms.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
But on Sunday, an android outpaced the entire field to run a half-marathon faster than even the quickest human.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpaced
Verb
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The jewel stayed with his son and successor, Duleep Singh, until the British Empire overtook Punjab a decade later.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Usually in the top 10, the Chicago region overtook New York City last year for the unheralded title.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No other state has ever surpassed the $6-a-gallon mark.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The story’s most significant character, save Miranda herself, is Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), who once toiled alongside Emily in the assistant trenches and finally surpassed her.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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More damage came in the third, when Warren issued a leadoff walk before Ezequiel Duran drove an RBI double to the gap.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Daniels allegedly drove more than 150 mph while attempting to flee police in Commerce, Georgia.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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“Outpaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpaced. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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