outperform
verb
out·per·form
ˌau̇t-pər-ˈfȯrm 
ˌau̇t-pə-
outperformed; outperforming; outperforms
: to perform better than
Today a kid who flips burgers can save enough money to buy a motorcycle that will outperform all but a couple of pricey sports cars.—
James R. Petersen
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Quality, momentum, and large caps outperformed growth, value, and small caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
If that’s the case, Lee expects the Magnificent Seven stocks could outperform.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
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Four MLB Opening Day games to watch.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The restaurant has even outperformed its other locations in New York City.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Mar. 2025
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
If that’s the case, Lee expects the Magnificent Seven stocks could outperform.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Photos / Getty Images) Your Next Read MLB win total best bets: 4 teams that should outperform their number
Four MLB Opening Day games to watch.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The restaurant has even outperformed its other locations in New York City.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Outperform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outperform. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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