as in to exceed
to do or perform better than (someone or something)
The car consistently outperforms all other vehicles in its class. outperforming the competition
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Recent Examples of outperform
These outperform run-of-the-mill plastic flip-flops in comfort, stability, and arch support.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
Donalds also led the Victory Insights poll a year ago, outperforming possible candidates including Matt Gaetz, Mike Waltz, and Jimmy Patronis.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Feb. 2025
In contrast, the general Chicago condo market has seen some growth, with a 5.17 percent price increase over the past year, outperforming other major cities.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Analysts at Leerink Partners upgraded the stock to outperform from market perform and increased the price target to $90 from $60.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
Donalds also led the Victory Insights poll a year ago, outperforming possible candidates including Matt Gaetz, Mike Waltz, and Jimmy Patronis.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Feb. 2025
In contrast, the general Chicago condo market has seen some growth, with a 5.17 percent price increase over the past year, outperforming other major cities.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Analysts at Leerink Partners upgraded the stock to outperform from market perform and increased the price target to $90 from $60.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outperform
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But the number of deaths in 2025 has already exceeded last year’s count.—
Will Carless,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Mansour Group has more than 60,000 employees and annual revenue exceeding $7.5 billion.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Lucid — The electric vehicle stock surged more than 9% after fourth-quarter results surpassed analysts’ estimates on the top and bottom lines.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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Only 16 films have ever surpassed the $100 million mark in global Imax grosses.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Caramel Popcorn Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with caramel popcorn flavored Kreme filling, dipped in white icing and caramel popcorn and topped with red icing drizzles.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Winnie matched the decor in a red blouse and pants, topped with a red trench coat.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Also, in sympathy and apology, heartbroken for both our countries, but not defeated.—
Sabrina Haake,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Instead, Canada defeated the Americans in a thrilling overtime victory.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Wolfpack overcame 17 turnovers and a disadvantage in paint points with a nearly perfect performance from the free-throw line and better-than-usual 3-point shooting.—
Chantel Jennings,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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To advance, Sporting must overcome a 1-0 deficit from the first leg.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Outperform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outperform. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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