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 Liverpool president Erin Wahl noted that some brights and neutrals are even outperforming indigo in some styles. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 But could things change if Mendoza is outperforming Cousins in training camp? — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Dozens of shoppers say Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation outperforms products five times as expensive. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 28 July 2026 Neurodivergent applicants may struggle to communicate effectively in an interview but outperform their peers in the actual job. — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for outperform

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Along the Adriatic coast, once abundant with mussels, nearly all have died off because of the sea temperatures that at times have exceeded 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
The first home sale to exceed $100 million in Miami-Dade was Citadel CEO Ken Griffin’s purchase of the Adrienne Arsht Estate in Coconut Grove for $107 million in 2022.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of exceed

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The runner-up finish marked Gogel’s best career result on the PGA Champions Tour, surpassing a pair of third-place finishes (2026 Dick’s Open; 2025 Constellation Furyk and Friends).

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
In South Korea last year, the number of divorces among couples who had been married at least 30 years surpassed divorces among younger couples who were married less than five years – for the first time ever.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of surpass

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The team overcame significant injuries to finish 12-5 last season and win a playoff game as Shanahan finished fifth in voting for NFL Coach of the Year.

— Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
For example, while Messi may be today’s superstar, he was overcome by a coordinated system; so investing in the organization is critical.

— Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 25 July 2026

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