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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In these tests, the RTX 5060 Ti outpaced the RTX 4060 Ti again. PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025 Alternatively, for those seeking gains with smoother performance than an individual stock like Intuitive Surgical, consider the High Quality portfolio, which has outpaced the S&P 500 and returned over 91% since inception. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that electricity prices for urban consumers are up 3.6 percent over the past 12 months, outpacing general inflation. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 Grocery costs soared during the pandemic, surging almost 24% from 2020 to 2024 and outpacing overall inflation by almost three percentage points, according to an analysis from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Alain Sherter, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outpace

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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“Outpace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpace. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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