outstripping

present participle of outstrip

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of outstripping Part of our collective mounting dread is that this technology is far outstripping the ability, access, and time required to study its effects on human beings. — Laura Reiley, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026 Otthon Centrum analyst Gábor Soóki-Tóth said Tihany is one of the most expensive places in Hungary to buy a vacation property — with prices outstripping those in the nation's capital. — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 The deal would easily make Guevara the costliest single police scandal in Chicago history, outstripping the around $210 million spent so far on cases against former Cmdr. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Sentence lengths have increased in that time, keeping people behind bars for longer and outstripping the number of new prisons being built, even as overall crime rates have fallen during the last decade. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 30 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstripping
Verb
  • The total tax credit could rise to 50% or more when combined with state incentives in places like California and New York — easily surpassing the incentives offered by other countries.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Chula Vista reached 99 degrees, surpassing the record of 90 degrees set in 2020.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Another 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible through the rest of the weekend, with localized totals exceeding 5 inches, as showers shift toward the Northeast.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Anti-elite sentiment rose 10 points, and support for the leader exceeding legal limits fell seven.
    — Thomas Shull, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In getting out ahead of OpenAI, Zuckerberg is building on the momentum of Muse, which skyrocketed to the top of Apple's App Store, eclipsing ChatGPT.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Enrollment numbers show the college has 527 graduate students and a record 2,691 undergraduate students, eclipsing last year’s record 2,632 undergraduates.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Leapmotor, meanwhile, maintained rapid growth, with deliveries topping 100,000 cars a month since July.
    — Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Artistic details abound, such as the bespoke Córdoban leather headboards topping the oversized beds encased in exquisite linen.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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

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