outracing

verb

present participle of outrace
as in outrunning

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  1. outrunning
  2. outpacing
  3. exceeding
  4. outstripping
Verb
  • But if guidelines treat each new indication with a multiyear review, the new therapies will keep outrunning the recommendations.
    — Karen E. Knudsen, STAT, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But Collins, who is running for a sixth term, has a history of surviving tough reelection battles and outrunning other Republicans.
    — Taurean Small, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of outrunning
Verb
  • Maybe Cowboy Space is striking while the iron is hot as the space industry frets over demand for launch outpacing supply.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The cost of this care, which includes nursing homes and adult day services, can be exorbitant, with increases outpacing inflation, and can crop up at unexpected times.
    — David Chavern, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of outpacing
Verb
  • Bianco’s representative last week filed a claim for damages exceeding $10,000.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo is off to a strong start, with delivery wait times exceeding three months.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of exceeding
Verb
  • Halloween candy prices are far outstripping inflation The scariest part of Halloween this year might be the candy prices.
    — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Shares have rallied 32% so far this year, outstripping the S&P 500's gains.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of outstripping
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