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

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The results are outpacing the process overall this season at five-on-five, thanks to an on-ice shooting percentage of 13.7 and a 0.941 save percentage in Kopitar’s minutes. Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 Regulations And Taking Responsibility Advancements often outpace regulation, leaving many ethical decisions to individuals and organizations. Beate Van Loo-Born, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 That easily outpaced other media companies, many of which continued to wrestle with the industry shift toward streaming and the decline of traditional linear TV. Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024 Its quarterly results for both key metrics outpaced expectations in all four earnings reports released this calendar year, which includes the fourth quarter of 2023. Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outpace 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of outpace was in 1611

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“Outpace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpace. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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outpace

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

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