outperforms

Definition of outperformsnext
present tense third-person singular of outperform

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of outperforms Geiser argued that the high school GPA outperforms the SAT in predicting first-year student success once income and race are controlled. Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 One email to a warm list outperforms six months of cold outreach to strangers. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 If either vastly outperforms the other during practices, Las Vegas could decide before training camp begins. Sam Warren, New York Times, 19 May 2026 In fact, Petty as a solo artist — buoyed by the success of Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers — outperforms the Heartbreakers on all major streaming services. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 May 2026 Thoughtful planning outperforms reactive spending. Zakkiyyah Terrell White, USA Today, 8 May 2026 Study shows OpenAI’s model outperforms doctors. John Kell, Fortune, 6 May 2026 If a model outperforms physicians, should that change clinical practices? O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 1 May 2026 The coffee outperforms anything guzzled in West London, even the decaf. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outperforms
Verb
  • The former controller of fiction at the BBC adds that the breadth of the TOBS fan base surpasses Downton.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
  • Top graded Pomona College ( A+) has UNAEP to expenses of over 600% and Grinnell College in Iowa’s ratio surpasses 1,000%.
    Matt Schifrin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • With millions of families trapped in legal limbo, the demand for immigration lawyers far exceeds the supply of legitimate legal services.
    Albinson Linares, NBC news, 4 June 2026
  • The complaint also claims that the rule exceeds the Education Department's statutory jurisdiction and is therefore unlawful.
    Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • The home run Friday was her 15th of the season, tops in the section.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
  • Driven by persistent inflation, uncertain interest rates, fluctuations in energy markets, and intensifying regional conflicts, as well as unpredictable global trade policies, economic volatility tops their list—not a surprise considering the current uncertainty in the geopolitical landscape.
    Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • But when a brutish — and handsome — newcomer named Sir Tristam defeats Sir Palomides in a tournament, Princess Isode finds her plans thwarted.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • Brown family Joni says the policy change defeats the purpose of getting the pass.
    Olivia Young, CBS News, 28 May 2026

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“Outperforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outperforms. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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