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
There was a high voter turnout, and Democrats outperformed in both states.
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Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
And in Osceola, Crist also outperformed DeSantis 53% to 46% in majority-Hispanic precincts.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
In Manassas Park, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, DC, where more than 40% of residents are Hispanic, preliminary results show Spanberger strongly outperformed Harris.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
And, will Stammen outperform his lower-tier salary?
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
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Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
And in Osceola, Crist also outperformed DeSantis 53% to 46% in majority-Hispanic precincts.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
In Manassas Park, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, DC, where more than 40% of residents are Hispanic, preliminary results show Spanberger strongly outperformed Harris.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
And, will Stammen outperform his lower-tier salary?
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outperform
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Higher elevations in the Smoky Mountains could receive 4 to 8 inches, with totals exceeding 12 inches above 5,000 feet.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mitchells Stores, from its humble beginnings in 1958 when Ed and Norma Mitchell founded the Ed Mitchells store in an 800-square-foot former plumbing supply shop, has grown to 10 stores generating sales exceeding $250 million annually.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Since then, the agency has reported record recruitment figures, surpassing its fiscal 2025 goal by hiring just over 2,000 new controllers.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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Charles Schwab also saw a stellar third quarter, topping Wall Street's expectations for both earnings and revenue.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Make the crumb topping by mixing all ingredients together in a small bowl.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Pelosi retires and Dems begin generational civil war Nancy Pelosi, 85, announced her retirement yesterday as a new generation of much younger Democrats bridles against the elderly cadre under former President Biden, 82, who led them to defeat in the last presidential election.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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He and Democrat Rebecca Cooke may be headed for a rematch in 2026, after Van Orden defeated Cooke in 2024.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Among those highlighted will be Amanda, a refugee and the first Miss Trans Global Uganda; Sarah, who overcame sight loss to support LGBTQ+ people with disabilities while running marathons; and Leo, a speaker and life coach with dyskinetic cerebral palsy.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fortunately, modern nandina cultivars like 'Lemon-Lime' from the Southern Living Plant Collection have been bred to overcome these problems.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Outperform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outperform. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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