as in to surpass
to be greater, better, or stronger than
the new student rapidly outdistanced the rest of the class in math
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Recent Examples of outdistance
Daniels posted eight birdies to outdistanced Stanford commit Jude Lee of Orange Lutheran by four strokes.
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Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
With each such achievement, China moves one step closer to becoming an autonomous space power, reaching the level of (and perhaps even outdistancing) the European Union, Russia, and the United States, in terms of its commitment and resources.
—Neil Degrasse Tyson, Foreign Affairs, 15 Feb. 2012
Costa Mesa’s boys scored 180 points to outdistance Ayala (132) and Rowland (129) in Division 2.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
The Dodgers’ team on-base percentage is .354, which easily outdistances the runner-up Yankees at .338.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
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Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
With each such achievement, China moves one step closer to becoming an autonomous space power, reaching the level of (and perhaps even outdistancing) the European Union, Russia, and the United States, in terms of its commitment and resources.
—Neil Degrasse Tyson, Foreign Affairs, 15 Feb. 2012
Costa Mesa’s boys scored 180 points to outdistance Ayala (132) and Rowland (129) in Division 2.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
The Dodgers’ team on-base percentage is .354, which easily outdistances the runner-up Yankees at .338.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
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Conner surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark this season with a 40-yard run earlier in the matchup.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Oh, yes, and this week — as in mid-December — has set new daily high-temperature records for three days in a row, reaching into the 80s and surpassing previous record highs set as far back as 1950.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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That number has never before exceeded 40% in a season.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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The team, who went 10-2 this season and 7-2 in conference play, seemingly exceeded expectations in its second season in the Big 12.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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That eclipsed the $14.5 million from the previous year, and $10.5 million in 2022.Candace Oehler, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin in 2025 and emerging trends The flagship cryptocurrency surged to record levels this year, eclipsing the $108,000 mark at one point in December.Jason Gewirtz,Patricia Martell, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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In theory, that’s meant to help cut down on traffic, improve air quality, and provide extra funds to better the city’s public transportation.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Outdistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdistance. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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