Thesaurus results for OUTRUN

outrun

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈrən

Definition of outrun

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 But Klug wasn’t sure any individual Democrat could outrun the negative perception that pervades a state where the party has floundered of late. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 June 2026 Now, Lilith must team up with Cinderella to fight biker trolls, outrun evil henchmen, and escape the Screaming Woods. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 23 June 2026 Unable to outrun the Bitchfist, the Hand earns his reputation for cunning and courage. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026 Massive, lumpy-looking hippos, who prefer to wallow or swim slowly in water pools, lakes, and rivers can run as fast as 25 km/h (about 70 meters in 10 seconds), a respectable sprinting speed not to be matched by most adults trying to outrun an enraged animal. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outrun

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The Lodging Association letter, which was written by executive director Fred Tayco, says charging hotels a flat fee could violate Proposition 26’s requirements that fees not exceed the reasonable cost of providing a service.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Near-record copper prices, exceeding $6 a pound, are prompting manufacturers to switch to aluminum, signaling a potential end to copper's boom.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of exceed

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Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
With the more than 2,000-acre jump in size, the Aspen Acres fire has surpassed the 2012 High Park fire and sits behind the 2018 Spring Creek fire, which consumed 108,045 acres, according to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.

— Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 July 2026

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