outpace

verb

out·​pace ˌau̇t-ˈpās How to pronounce outpace (audio)
outpaced; outpacing; outpaces

transitive verb

1
: to surpass in speed
2
: outdo

Examples of outpace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And foreign investors’ ability to bet on Chinese shares has far outpaced moves to build a more dynamic economic system and better capital markets. William Pesek, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 In 2023, sales of strollers for dogs outpaced sales of strollers for babies, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing data from Korean e-commerce platform Gmarket. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2024 Watch on Deadline Per Nielsen, broadcast and cable TV still account for more than 50% of TV consumption annually, with network shows consistently outpacing cable ones. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2024 Bailey Schulz: So the good news for a lot of Americans is that wage growth continues to outpace inflation, which just means that Americans get more purchasing power. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outpace 

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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outpace was in 1611

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Cite this Entry

“Outpace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpace. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

outpace

verb
out·​pace (ˈ)au̇t-ˈpās How to pronounce outpace (audio)
: outrun

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