outstripping

present participle of outstrip

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Recent Examples of outstripping 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 According to a report released in April by the Council of Economic Advisers, from 2000 to 2023, home prices in real terms went up by 82%, far outstripping the 12% rise in household incomes. Michael Schill, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 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
  • Among younger adults between the ages of 20 and 54, colorectal cancer emerged as the leading cause of alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in men and the second leading cause in women, surpassing liver cancer in both groups.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In June, Styles earned a Guinness World Records title for the longest residency by a musician at Wembley Stadium during a single run, following 12 shows at the London venue and surpassing Coldplay’s previous 10-show record.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Lowell is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches, with maximum totals exceeding 10 inches possible for Kauai and the Big Island, the hurricane center said.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Qualified candidates who check the boxes are easily landing pay packages exceeding seven figures, but recruiters have to move fast, said Michael Piacente, managing partner and cofounder of executive cybersecurity search firm Hitch Partners.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Martinelli becomes Arsenal’s record sale, eclipsing the £35m deal which took Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Liverpool in 2017.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The world's largest rocket, eclipsing 400 feet when fully stacked, has so far only launched on flight tests from South Texas at SpaceX's Starbase headquarters.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • And the Triumphant Arch won’t pay for itself, or Trump’s vision of topping it with a golden, winged Lady Liberty statue, flanked by two golden eagles.
    Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Historically, the Grand Sport has borrowed its design characteristics from the range-topping Z06, and that’s no different this time around.
    Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Outstripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstripping. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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