outstripping

present participle of outstrip

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of outstripping Depending on the final figure, Guevara would likely become the costliest single police scandal in the city’s history, outstripping the some $210 million spent so far on cases against former Cmdr. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Summary Global demand for critical raw materials like copper and silver is surging, far outstripping traditional extraction capabilities. Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Each sides’ offensive capabilities now appear to be outstripping their air defenses, analysts say. Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026 This rapid construction is currently outstripping the expansion of the country’s electricity and water infrastructure, fueling warnings from utilities, regulators, and policymakers. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 Despite this seemingly huge volume, demand for vintage clothing is currently outstripping supply. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 July 2026 Ticket prices have become the most enduring story of the World Cup so far, outstripping the marketing of star players, looming concerns over immigration policies and maybe most notably, the sport itself. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 May 2026 Petek’s latest cautionary report, issued this week, ramps up the language even more, detailing how general fund spending has increased by over $100 billion a year, outstripping revenues, since 2019, the year Newsom took office. Dan Walters, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 As of December 2025, streaming accounted for nearly half of all TV viewing, outstripping broadcast and cable combined, according to a Nielsen survey. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstripping
Verb
  • Okamoto’s homer gave him 85 RBIs, surpassing Eric Hinske’s 2002 Blue Jays rookie record.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
  • That last touchdown gave Cousins 301 for his career, surpassing John Elway for 14th all time.
    Sam Warren, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Coach Marcus Freeman broke the Notre Dame record for consecutive double-digit victories, exceeding the 12 by Knute Rockne from 1921-22.
    Curt Rallo, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • On its first day, more than 300 products went on sale simultaneously, with sales exceeding 10 million renminbi within one minute.
    Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The 59 points allowed set a new Panthers record for futility, eclipsing the 52 points given up twice before.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Vivid shades of purple, blue, and green are eclipsing classic fall nail colors like burgundy and dark brown.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Wittels Wachs serves as an executive producer across Lemonada’s slate of chart-topping podcasts, including Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, which was named Apple’s Best Podcast of the Year in 2023.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • During its session with analysts and investors at Dreamforce, Salesforce issued a revenue forecast for fiscal 2030 of over $63 billion, topping analysts' estimates.
    Jordan Novet, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Outstripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstripping. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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