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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As for jet fuel, the state’s demand of 176,000 barrels a day will outpace capacity by 146,000 barrels daily at the end of this year—not counting the El Segundo disruption. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025 Cornelius growth has already outpaced its infrastructure. Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025 But, with the federal $7,500 EV tax credit now expired, and Chinese EV innovation outpacing American technology, the industry is at an inflection point. Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025 Even as Asahi resumed shipments last week, demand for its popular alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks outpaced its delivery capacity. John Liu, CNN Money, 8 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 18 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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