as in overtaking
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 outpacing
But, with the federal $7,500 EV tax credit now expired, and Chinese EV innovation outpacing American technology, the industry is at an inflection point.
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Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The stock has popped 33% in 2025, outpacing the S & P 500′s 14% during that time.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
The rise of corporate partnerships Over the past 50 years, private sector support for university research has increased tenfold, outpacing overall growth in higher education research spending.
—Chris Wegemer, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
And while many sellers are taking notice of this change and delisting their properties, inventory is still outpacing demand.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Kroger's delivery sales have grown 20% this year, outpacing its overall digital sales growth.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
National chains are investing heavily in their private labels as spending from consumers on store brands hit a record-breaking $271 billion in 2024, outpacing the growth of national brands.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Loaded with beta-carotene and other carotenoids that convert to vitamin A, far outpacing zucchini.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Soaring demand for electricity, driven by data centers for the digital economy, is outpacing the creation of new power generation.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025
Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The stock has popped 33% in 2025, outpacing the S & P 500′s 14% during that time.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
The rise of corporate partnerships Over the past 50 years, private sector support for university research has increased tenfold, outpacing overall growth in higher education research spending.
—Chris Wegemer, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
And while many sellers are taking notice of this change and delisting their properties, inventory is still outpacing demand.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Kroger's delivery sales have grown 20% this year, outpacing its overall digital sales growth.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
National chains are investing heavily in their private labels as spending from consumers on store brands hit a record-breaking $271 billion in 2024, outpacing the growth of national brands.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Loaded with beta-carotene and other carotenoids that convert to vitamin A, far outpacing zucchini.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Soaring demand for electricity, driven by data centers for the digital economy, is outpacing the creation of new power generation.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpacing
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And for the first half of 2025, record solar and steady wind growth led to renewables overtaking coal generation globally for the first time on record, according to a new report from Ember, an independent global energy think tank.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
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With the French Broad River overtaking downtown, every business there was eliminated.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 gains for the precious metal are historic, surpassing prior turbulent periods such as after the September 11 terror attacks, the 2008 financial meltdown or even the pandemic.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to your talent, dedication and teamwork, our studio has achieved a milestone that hasn’t been achieved since 2019 – surpassing $4 billion at the global box office with just 11 films.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Avoid driving during those conditions if possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Outpacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpacing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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