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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Demand has returned for its x86 processors, outpacing supply—a trend expected to carry on through next year. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025 This far outpaces The Beatles' records from the 1960s, even when adjusted for inflation. Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 With player payroll exceeding 50% of expenses, there are periods when costs outpace revenue. Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 24 Oct. 2025 Spanish-language giant TelevisaUnivision said third-quarter profit declined as the company continued its efforts to streamline operations and downturns in linear advertising outpaced new gains in efforts to bring advertisers to streaming. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 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 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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