Thesaurus results for OUTPERFORM

outperform

verb

Definition of outperform

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 When former leaders lose relative strength and defensive sectors begin to outperform, the risk environment may already be shifting. — Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Not only that, but semaglutide outperformed dieting in terms of maintaining memory and keeping blood sugar in check. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026 Even within its own machinery peer group, Deere is outperforming the S & P 500 while Caterpillar is not. — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Metchie was very much on the bubble of the 53-man roster, and he was outperformed by his peers, even if not by much in this rock-fight of a contest. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outperform

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India's quarterly economic growth has exceeded expectations several times over the past year, defying a bleak global trade environment, high energy prices and geopolitical uncertainties.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Crews are assessing damage, but repairs may be delayed in areas with winds exceeding 35 mph.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of exceed

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That’s the fastest pace among the 70 large and midsized economies Goldman analyzed, surpassing even Japan during its most intense period of aging from 2000 to 2015.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Corporate travel buyers have noted that relationship-building activities are becoming the most valuable part of these retreats, surpassing traditional entertainment or giveaways.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of surpass

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Steph Talbot scored 19 points as Australia defeated Puerto Rico 70-54 to get its campaign off to a winning start.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
The Leipzig scenes are both ephemeral and integral; later, Taro will speculate that if the Germans had had the same revolutionary zeal as the Spanish, Hitler might have been defeated.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of defeat

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Augusto, Marrero, Hernández and countless others have little choice but to figure things out which, in Cuban parlance, means overcoming whatever obstacle is placed in their way.

— Juan Carlos López, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
McKee, 75, will also have to overcome simmering anger over a bridge repair project that has dragged on longer than expected.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

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