outperformed

past tense of outperform

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Recent Examples of outperformed Additionally, post-IPO performance in Hong Kong has outperformed historical averages, with listings generating an average return of 60% in their first three months. Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Grip strength also outperformed systolic blood pressure and total physical activity as a predictor of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 Marathon Petroleum, Valero, and Phillips 66 have all outperformed the broader market in July, and the VanEck Oil Refiners ETF (CRAK) has climbed more than 21% this month. Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The Universal Pictures film also outperformed studio expectations of a $117-million domestic premiere and set a record for the highest-grossing opening weekend for a live-action or R-rated film this year. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 Zhao said the controller even outperformed the software supplied by the robot’s manufacturer, demonstrating the value of combining machine-learning research with real-world robotics. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026 In 2026, The Dyers’ Caravan Park hit a five-year overnight high for a Sky entertainment series, while SNL UK consistently outperformed its slot average and went viral on social media. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 July 2026 India’s main stock index last month outperformed other emerging markets by the most since November, and foreign outflows hit a four-month low. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outperformed
Verb
  • 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
  • The cinematic masterpiece surpassed both critics’ and box office expectations in its opening weekend.
    Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Opera Carolina saw a steep 67% decline in total revenue over a four-year period, and its liabilities exceeded its assets by nearly $4 million, according to its latest tax return.
    Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • This led to a state audit in 2018 that concluded the system took much longer to address complaints against faculty than staff, imposed inconsistent disciplinary action on repeat offenders, and often exceeded investigation timeframes.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Rodrigo looked laidback for the outing with her long dark hair pulled back into a low ponytail and topped with a blue baseball cap.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 July 2026
  • The Lavish Habits — gin or vodka with coconut cream, orange blossom, celery bitters, lemon and lime topped with a sprig of fresh dill, $15 — is my new favorite summer cocktail.
    Beth Rankin, Denver Post, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • In the day's other National Women's Soccer League matches, Racing Louisville defeated Angel City 2-1; and the Seattle Reign shut out the San Diego Wave 2-0.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • The Young Bucks defeated Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay in a tag team match, with the Death Riders' internal conflict and crucial mistakes costing them the win.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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“Outperformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outperformed. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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