as in to exceed
to do or perform better than (someone or something)
The car consistently outperforms all other vehicles in its class. outperforming the competition
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Recent Examples of outperform
Keith Andrews’ team are favourites to win here and have vastly outperformed expectations this season.
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Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 1 May 2026
While the Federal Reserve has begun easing its benchmark rate, savers can still find competitive yields that significantly outperform traditional savings accounts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
That’s why these cars have significantly outperformed standard-color examples in private sales.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
If a model outperforms physicians, should that change clinical practices?
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 1 May 2026
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Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 1 May 2026
While the Federal Reserve has begun easing its benchmark rate, savers can still find competitive yields that significantly outperform traditional savings accounts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
That’s why these cars have significantly outperformed standard-color examples in private sales.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
If a model outperforms physicians, should that change clinical practices?
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outperform
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In March, a federal appeals court ruled Sykes, the judge in California, had likely exceeded her authority in requiring bond hearings nationwide and blocked her February decision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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In March, a federal appeals court ruled Sykes, the judge in California, had probably exceeded her authority in requiring bond hearings nationwide and blocked her February decision.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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This expansion comes amid a record 12 million visitors across California’s nine national parks in 2025, surpassing previous attendance records.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Perez now sits 10 homers shy of surpassing Hall of Famer George Brett for the franchise record.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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On a recent week night, two newcomers stopped by early and ordered a pair of the Split Ends—a whiskey sour imbued with raspberry amaro and topped with Guinness foam.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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To top it off, the bezel is set with a rainbow spectrum of baguette-cut rubies and sapphires that mirror the retro palette.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bote defeated Miami Immaculata-LaSalle junior Lorenzo Lopez 6-1, 6-2 for the overall singles crown and teamed with Wheat to win the overall doubles championship, 6-4, 6-1 over Naples Community School.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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In Commonwealth Athletic Conference action, Emma Bettencourt recorded four goals and one assist as Greater Lowell defeated Lowell Catholic, 7-1.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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How Disney’s founder, namesake, and first CEO overcame the crisis of his day may give D’Amaro a blueprint for his.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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But even more inspiring was their determination to overcome enormous losses and difficulties to try to make new lives for themselves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Outperform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outperform. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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