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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New technology has once again outpaced available power reserves. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025 Kesha Beats Old Dominion, Alex Warren and Rosé Kesha outpaced several other superstars who delivered new work this Friday. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 In Gaston and Iredell counties, the Hispanic-only population outpaced topped all other races or ethnicities, growing by 32.5% and 31.4% respectively, across the four-year span. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025 But this self-improvement could easily outpace our ability to keep them aligned with human values, raising the risk that seemingly helpful AIs might ultimately pursue their own goals. Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 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 5 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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