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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See the full list of names released Thursday Biden outpacing predecessors in commutations, but not pardons With the latest clemency moves, the White House said Biden has now issued more sentence commutations than any of his predecessors at the same point in their terms. Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 The move would add to a global oil supply surplus, which the International Energy Agency said would outpace demand in 2025 even as 2024 OPEC+ oil production cuts remain. Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 While the firm has a 2025 year-end price target of 6,600 for the S & P 500 , implying upside of 9% from Tuesday’s close, Johnson expects the small-cap Russell will outpace that clip. Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024 Pennsylvania's shrinking population may also be because deaths are outpacing births. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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