as in to exceed
to go beyond the limit of
our expenses have been outrunning our revenues for some months now
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Recent Examples of outrun
Shelter in place and don't try to outrun a tornado in your vehicle.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Josh O’Connor and Colman Domingo play whistleblowers who try to outrun those who aim to keep the secret.
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Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
What follows is a largely by-the-numbers chase movie, as our heroes attempt to outrun the villainous Wardex Corporation, led by Noah Scanlon (Colin Firth).
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Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
The powerful rally quickly reignited concerns that the stock's valuation may have outrun its current financial performance.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Josh O’Connor and Colman Domingo play whistleblowers who try to outrun those who aim to keep the secret.
—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
What follows is a largely by-the-numbers chase movie, as our heroes attempt to outrun the villainous Wardex Corporation, led by Noah Scanlon (Colin Firth).
—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
The powerful rally quickly reignited concerns that the stock's valuation may have outrun its current financial performance.
—
Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outrun
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Federal prosecutors are investigating Adorni after revelations of luxury travel, new properties and lavish spending that exceed his modest official salary.
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The score generated with the device placed it among the top five in a class of over 100 students, significantly exceeding the average score of 72.
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Gas and diesel prices didn’t surpass their 2022 highs.
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Since her passing, Sonoma County experienced the most destructive wildfires in California history in 2017, only for another, more destructive fire to surpass it a year later.
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“Outrun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outrun. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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