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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 outperformed
Bloomingdale’s continues to perform well with strong same-store sales growth, while a group of 125 Macy’s stores that are the focus of turnaround efforts outperformed the broader brand.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The global boating market historically outperformed global GDP growth, aligning its performance to the growing wealth of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and the global stock market’s gains.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
In contrast, a study published the same year in the journal Education and Information Technologies revealed students with higher smartphone usage outperformed those who used their phones less.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Find out more about Trefis RV strategy that has outperformed its all-cap stocks benchmark (a combination of the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000), generating impressive returns for investors.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Cubs lost more ground as Justin Verlander, the 42-year-old likely future Hall of Famer, outperformed Matthew Boyd, whose last two outings have not replicated his All-Star first half.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Danish rival Novo Nordisk submitted its first weight loss pill for US approval in May, putting pressure on Lilly, which said Tuesday that its medication outperformed Novo’s.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025
This portfolio has consistently outperformed the S&P 500 and has delivered impressive returns exceeding 91% since its inception.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Pittsburgh outperformed Detroit, Cleveland and Columbus.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The global boating market historically outperformed global GDP growth, aligning its performance to the growing wealth of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and the global stock market’s gains.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
In contrast, a study published the same year in the journal Education and Information Technologies revealed students with higher smartphone usage outperformed those who used their phones less.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Find out more about Trefis RV strategy that has outperformed its all-cap stocks benchmark (a combination of the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000), generating impressive returns for investors.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Cubs lost more ground as Justin Verlander, the 42-year-old likely future Hall of Famer, outperformed Matthew Boyd, whose last two outings have not replicated his All-Star first half.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Danish rival Novo Nordisk submitted its first weight loss pill for US approval in May, putting pressure on Lilly, which said Tuesday that its medication outperformed Novo’s.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025
This portfolio has consistently outperformed the S&P 500 and has delivered impressive returns exceeding 91% since its inception.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Pittsburgh outperformed Detroit, Cleveland and Columbus.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outperformed
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According to the Associated Press, the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 64,000.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte posted five different drives of eight plays or more, three of which surpassed 60 yards on the drive.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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During a three-day bench trial last month, a lawyer representing the state of California, argued that the troops’ roles exceeded protective support and ventured into active law enforcement, and said Breyer needed to step in to make sure proper boundaries were in place.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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While Sam’s Club doesn’t disclose financial results from its retail media business, Ma told me advertiser demand exceeded available partnership slots for the Race to the Club and INDYCAR events.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As a rookie, Worthy topped the Chiefs’ wide receivers corps in receptions last season, with 59.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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This was the third summer running where outgoing transfers topped £1bn.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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And after Detroit defeated Green Bay, 34-31, in Week 14 last season, many Packers talked about wanting to see the Lions again in the postseason.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The team defeated the 49ers, 20-3, in front of a record-setting crowd.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Outperformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outperformed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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