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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Results show that current events top the list of negative mental health drivers, even outpacing crime and finances. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 The quantum executives said that even when their machines outpace Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) at certain tasks such as understanding how atoms interact with one another, quantum machines will not replace traditional computers. Stephen Nellis, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025 The virus spread quickly, outpacing national statistics. Adam Williams, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025 Fragrance is the fastest-growing sector of the booming beauty industry, outpacing makeup, and skincare and hair products, according to a 2024 report by the market research company Circana. Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 19 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2025.

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outpace

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

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