as in surpassing
to be greater, better, or stronger than
before he had reached his teens, the child prodigy had outstripped his music teacher's abilities
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Recent Examples of outstripping
Iran faces water bankruptcy, with demand far outstripping supply.
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Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Because nationwide, property tax collections went up nearly 7% last year, easily outstripping inflation.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Comedy Series Freshman comedy Apple TV+’s The Studio had a record 23 nominations, far outstripping last year’s much-deserving upset winner Hacks, which has 14 noms this year.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
The premiums executives and boards embrace as a cost of the transaction become too high, outstripping the anticipated financial benefits.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Demand is outstripping the supply, driving up prices a little bit right now.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
What’s more, the jewelry category grew 7 percent in the first six months of the year, outstripping the industry average and confirming market share gains.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Demand for copper is expected to skyrocket over the coming years, dramatically outstripping supply amid the energy transition.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, supply is outstripping demand on the used market.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Because nationwide, property tax collections went up nearly 7% last year, easily outstripping inflation.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Comedy Series Freshman comedy Apple TV+’s The Studio had a record 23 nominations, far outstripping last year’s much-deserving upset winner Hacks, which has 14 noms this year.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
The premiums executives and boards embrace as a cost of the transaction become too high, outstripping the anticipated financial benefits.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Demand is outstripping the supply, driving up prices a little bit right now.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
What’s more, the jewelry category grew 7 percent in the first six months of the year, outstripping the industry average and confirming market share gains.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Demand for copper is expected to skyrocket over the coming years, dramatically outstripping supply amid the energy transition.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, supply is outstripping demand on the used market.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstripping
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This naturally gluten-free carb source packs 38% of the magnesium DV per cup, surpassing the amount found in more popular grains and pseudocereals like quinoa and oats.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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In just the first seven months, the city has already welcomed more than 636 medium- and large-scale projects, including 46 fiction films — surpassing the total for all of last year — 33 series, and over 260 commercials.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Families with incomes not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible to participate in Wisconsin Shares, and may remain eligible until their income reaches 85% of the state median income.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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As of late August 2025, the department reported a backlog exceeding 1 million pending IDR applications.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Organizers announced an official attendance of 112,408, eclipsing the 110,905 mark set by George Strait at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field last year.—
Joel Hoard,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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And earlier this month, Ellison briefly became the richest person in the world, eclipsing Elon Musk, as Oracle’s stock exploded on its prognostications for its booming AI business.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Conchas Conchas are perhaps the most beloved and recognizable type of pan dulce, instantly identifiable by their round, pillowy shape and signature sugar shell topping.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hawes led the way for tight ends with 31 of the team’s 59 snaps, topping Knox (24) and Kincaid (22).—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Outstripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstripping. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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