outperform

verb

Definition of outperformnext
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 Multivitamins cannot outperform the benefits of nutritious food choices, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and stress management. — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, HEALTH, 24 Aug. 2026 But another poll, an Emerson College poll, actually showed Secretary of State Marco Rubio outperforming Vice President JD Vance. — NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026 The same principle underlies brainwriting, a technique that reliably outperforms conventional brainstorming. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Profitability is up and the regulatory burden is down—two reasons why the KBW Bank Index has outperformed the NASDAQ over the past year. — Omid Malekan, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outperform
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outperform
  1. exceed
  2. surpass
  3. top
  4. defeat
  5. overcome
Verb
  • The 70% preliminary expectation wildly exceeded projections for fiscal 2028 revenue of roughly $570 billion, or 44% growth from fiscal 2027 (the current year).
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • So far, the decline in enrollment at traditional public school number is even greater than last year and exceeds early projections.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceed
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The song, famously written by Parton as an emotional farewell to her mentor Porter Wagoner and his show, topped the country chart in 1974.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The company reported better-than-expected second-quarter results and issued revenue forecast that topped estimates.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of top
Verb
  • Taylor pitched a career-high 2 2/3 scoreless relief innings and was credited with the win as the Sox defeated the Twins 7-4 in front of 28,140.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Senate Leadership Fund, a political committee controlled by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, has committed to spending $44 million in Georgia in hopes of defeating Ossoff.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of defeat
Verb
  • The Tar Heels’ ability to overcome some sloppiness — and, yes, take advantage of a slew of TCU mistakes — was a positive intangible sign after Belichick’s brutal debut season and offseason.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But to overcome 30 years of Republican dominance, Talarico needs votes from everywhere.
    — Eleanor Dearman Updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of overcome

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“Outperform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outperform. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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