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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Rising expenses have outpaced state aid as the demand for evaluations and student services has only continued to grow. Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025 In such starts, Wheeler’s 1,000 strikeouts outpaced all NL arms by a margin of 91, at minimum. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025 Team Collier outpaced Team Clark in a high-octane shootout, winning 151–131 and setting a new All-Star Game scoring record. Okla Jones, Essence, 21 July 2025 But in recent years, homegrown titles – in genres from action and sci-fi to romance and animation – have increasingly outpaced Western films, a pivot fueled by rising cultural pride, more sophisticated storytelling and rapid technological progress. Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 20 July 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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