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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In-house now outpaces Big Law as a percentage of total legal spend, a reflection of corporate buyers’ search for alternatives to the legacy firm model. Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 Imax is riding high in China with box office numbers up 106% year-over-year through May, significantly outpacing the overall Chinese exhibition industry’s 27% growth. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 June 2025 That is not negligible, but it’s unsurprisingly outpaced by credit and debit cards. Antoinette Burton, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025 Shares have already surged almost 14% this year, far outpacing the broader market, and pay a dividend yield of 1.75%. Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 June 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 27 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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