outstrip
verb
out·strip
ˌau̇t-ˈstrip 
outstripped; outstripping; outstrips
1
: to go faster or farther than
2
: to get ahead of
has civilization outstripped the ability of its users to use it?—
Margaret Mead
Margaret MeadExamples of outstrip in a Sentence
The new hotel outstrips all other hotels in the area in size and luxury.
The fullback outstripped the defenders and scored a touchdown.
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Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Alibaba’s Chairman Joe Tsai recently noted there may be a bubble forming in data center construction as the pace of investment may outstrip demand for AI services.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The region comprising Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo counties saw 7% raises (No. 18) outstripped by 15% inflation (No. 21).
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
Trump has long voiced concerns about U.S. trade deficits, lamenting that U.S. imports outstrip exports with numerous countries.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Outstrip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outstrip. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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outstrip
verb
out·strip
-ˈstrip
outstripped; outstripping
1
: to go faster or farther than
outstripped the other runners
2
a
: excel
outstripped all rivals
b
: exceed sense 1
demand outstrips supply
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