as in exceeding
to do or perform better than (someone or something)
The car consistently outperforms all other vehicles in its class. outperforming the competition
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of outperforming
Licata said Monday that students at INA would be assimilated into other Fort Worth schools, and that other immigrant and early English language learners who are at other schools in the district are outperforming students at INA because they are exposed to more opportunities.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
In terms of how the two PSG goalkeepers have fared this season, the data shows Safonov is outperforming Chevalier.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Shares have risen nearly 6% in 2026, outperforming the broader market year to date.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
In fact, some of the borrowers are outperforming their projections.
—Miles Weiss, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The findings were outstanding, with the unconventional shapes significantly outperforming more traditional bars.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Adults in the high-dose group had an almost 55% lower risk than those who weren't vaccinated, significantly outperforming standard-dose protection.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
OpenAI says the world needs to rethink everything from the tax system to the length of the work day in order to prepare for the wrenching changes of superintelligence technology—the point at which AI systems are capable of outperforming the smartest humans.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The Minnesota congresswoman was re-elected to her fourth term by a double-digit margin last November, scoring her biggest victory yet and outperforming Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket.
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
In terms of how the two PSG goalkeepers have fared this season, the data shows Safonov is outperforming Chevalier.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Shares have risen nearly 6% in 2026, outperforming the broader market year to date.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
In fact, some of the borrowers are outperforming their projections.
—Miles Weiss, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The findings were outstanding, with the unconventional shapes significantly outperforming more traditional bars.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Adults in the high-dose group had an almost 55% lower risk than those who weren't vaccinated, significantly outperforming standard-dose protection.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
OpenAI says the world needs to rethink everything from the tax system to the length of the work day in order to prepare for the wrenching changes of superintelligence technology—the point at which AI systems are capable of outperforming the smartest humans.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The Minnesota congresswoman was re-elected to her fourth term by a double-digit margin last November, scoring her biggest victory yet and outperforming Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket.
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outperforming
Verb
-
Doe is seeking damages exceeding $75,000, along with other punitive damages and other relief to be determined at trial.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Both teams had playoff probabilities exceeding 85% just a few weeks ago.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The newest member of the Dream became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 50 career double-doubles during Saturday’s season-opening win over the Minnesota Lynx, surpassing a mark previously held by WNBA legend Tina Charles.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
-
Then, in 2017, Tesla mainstreamed the Model S with the more affordable Model 3, surpassing the erstwhile eco-warrior favorite Prius.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
-
Swalwell won his congressional race, defeating a 40-year incumbent more than double his age, and grew his national profile by connecting with young voters on social media.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
-
In all, according to a tally from AdImpact, nearly $7 million has been spent on TV ads this year in Indiana state senate races, the bulk of it aimed at defeating the Republicans who voted against the redrawn congressional maps.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
4 May 2026
Verb
-
In 2026, the pace of deals has kicked into overdrive, with Nvidia already topping $40 billion in commitments and expanding its portfolio to include more public equities.—
Kristina Partsinevelos,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
-
This season, however, most cases have been found in the country’s central region, with the province of Buenos Aires topping the highest number of cases with 42.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Outperforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outperforming. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
