as in overtakes
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 outpaces
More often than not, the hype outpaces the reality.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
The bottom line Whether silver outpaces gold in 2026 depends largely on how the competing forces outlined balance out.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
These partnerships ensure a steady flow of job-ready professionals in high-demand fields like engineering and healthcare technology, where demand for talent far outpaces supply.
—Mary Moreland, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026
But the reality for many is that for many, the need for shelter greatly outpaces its availability.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
That far outpaces the S & P 500′s 17%.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Transportation, defense, data centers keep Georgia ahead In Georgia, economic growth has slowed but the state still outpaces national trends and remains in the positive, according to Chatterjee.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
The number of exits, which reportedly outpaces those of Democrats by a 2-to-1 ratio, is underscored by growing concerns that the Republican Party is on a path toward losing its majority in Congress in next year’s midterm elections.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
And with a two-second read time, the Sizzle outpaces cheaper generic models, which typically take four seconds or more.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
The bottom line Whether silver outpaces gold in 2026 depends largely on how the competing forces outlined balance out.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
These partnerships ensure a steady flow of job-ready professionals in high-demand fields like engineering and healthcare technology, where demand for talent far outpaces supply.
—Mary Moreland, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026
But the reality for many is that for many, the need for shelter greatly outpaces its availability.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
That far outpaces the S & P 500′s 17%.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Transportation, defense, data centers keep Georgia ahead In Georgia, economic growth has slowed but the state still outpaces national trends and remains in the positive, according to Chatterjee.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
The number of exits, which reportedly outpaces those of Democrats by a 2-to-1 ratio, is underscored by growing concerns that the Republican Party is on a path toward losing its majority in Congress in next year’s midterm elections.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
And with a two-second read time, the Sizzle outpaces cheaper generic models, which typically take four seconds or more.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpaces
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Opposition occurs when Earth, moving faster in its orbit than Jupiter, overtakes the giant planet.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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But there comes a point where the infection overtakes the body.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
17 Dec. 2025
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Gartner, with three goals in the Rangers’ 8-3 victory over the Kings, surpasses Phil Esposito, Bobby Hull and Wayne Gretzky.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even as the New York Yankees’ rivalry with the Boston Red Sox surpasses a century of heated matchups with countless players involved, the competition is continuously revived by each new player that joins one side or the other.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Modular software drives robots The platform emphasizes that software can evolve independently of hardware, enabling robots to learn new tasks and improve over time.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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Patrick drives his dagger into Huw’s chest just as the cops show.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The modern labor market is currently reorganizing at a pace that outstrips employers, workers, and educators’ ability to adapt.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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The growth rate notably outstrips both the broader market and most pharmaceutical competitors, indicating successful product commercialization and market share gains.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Outpaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpaces. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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